Roblox Sued by LA County Over Child Exploitation Concerns
Los Angeles County has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, alleging that the popular online gaming platform facilitates child exploitation and makes children vulnerable to predators.
19 Feb, 23:02 — 20 Feb, 00:31
Perspective Analysis
Comparing sources…
Coverage Timeline
Roblox Hit With Multimillion-Dollar Suit By LA County Claiming Gaming Platform Leaves “Children Easy Prey For Pedophiles”
Roblox Sued by L.A. County, Alleging It Gives ‘Pedophiles Powerful Tools to Prey’ on Kids, Latest in String of Similar Lawsuits
Roblox sued by Los Angeles over claims platform ‘makes children easy prey for pedophiles’
Read at source (3 outlets)
Roblox sued by Los Angeles over claims platform ‘makes children easy prey for pedophiles’
LA County says the gaming company does not carry out adequate moderation and its age-verification systems are not fit for purpose, which Roblox denies Officials in Los Angeles have said they are suing Roblox, alleging the popular online platform exposes children to sexual content, exploitation and online predators. In a lawsuit, Los Angeles County said the company does not carry out adequate moderation and its age-verification systems are not fit for purpose. Continue reading...
By Agence-France Press
Read full article →Roblox Sued by L.A. County, Alleging It Gives ‘Pedophiles Powerful Tools to Prey’ on Kids, Latest in String of Similar Lawsuits
Roblox is being sued by Los Angeles County over accusations of failing to protect children from predatory behavior, marking the latest of this kind of lawsuit leveled against the popular gaming platform. Filed Thursday the lawsuit accuses Roblox of marketing “itself as a safe digital space for creativity” and says it “is in reality an […]
By Jennifer Maas
Read full article →Roblox Hit With Multimillion-Dollar Suit By LA County Claiming Gaming Platform Leaves “Children Easy Prey For Pedophiles”
In a sprawling lawsuit filed today against Roblox by Los Angeles County, the hugely popular online gaming platform has been accused of creating a breeding ground for monsters to exploit and extort minors with “pornographic content,” grooming, violence, “child sexual abuse material,” and “simulated sexual activity.” “Roblox portrays its platform as a safe and appropriate […]
By Dominic Patten
Read full article →Related Stories
Nvidia, OpenAI near $30 billion investment in place of unfinished $100 billion deal, FT reports - Reuters
5m ago
Google's Gemini Launches New AI Music Model, Lyria 3
5m ago
Top Computing Expert Warns of AI 'Arms Race' Risking Human Extinction
5m ago
Private Equity Debt Linked to VPN Vulnerability to Chinese Hackers
5m ago