Roblox sued by Los Angeles over claims platform ‘makes children easy prey for pedophiles’
The Guardian • • business
Key Points:
- Los Angeles County is suing Roblox, accusing the platform of exposing children to sexual content, exploitation, and online predators due to inadequate moderation and ineffective age-verification systems.
- The lawsuit claims Roblox misrepresents itself as a safe space for children while allegedly enabling pedophiles to target young users, with over 40% of its 144 million daily active users under 13 years old.
- Officials emphasize the platform's responsibility to protect children from grooming and exploitation, highlighting prior criticisms including a 2024 report labeling Roblox as a hub for inappropriate content.
- Roblox denies the allegations, asserting it has robust safety measures, including restrictions on image sharing and cooperation with law enforcement, and maintains a continuous commitment to user safety.
