Roblox Corp. has agreed to pay $35.8 million to settle allegations from state attorneys general regarding inadequate child-safety protections on its platform.
The settlement addresses concerns that Roblox failed to implement sufficient safeguards to protect minors from predatory behavior and inappropriate content.
Attorneys general from multiple states alleged the platform did not adequately monitor private messaging between users, failed to effectively enforce age restrictions, and lacked robust moderation systems for user-generated content.
Under the agreement, Roblox must enhance its safety infrastructure, including improved content moderation, stronger account verification measures, and better tools for parents to monitor their children's activity.
The company will also establish clearer guidelines for reporting abuse and expand training for safety personnel.
Roblox maintains that child safety is a priority and stated the settlement allows it to continue focusing on platform improvements. The company has over 200 million monthly active users, with a significant portion under age 13.
This settlement represents one of several recent enforcement actions against major gaming and social platforms over child protection failures.
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