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Roblox Responds to LA County Lawsuit Alleging Failure to Protect Children from Predators

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Riley Kim
Gaming Editor
Roblox responds to LA County lawsuit, the latest of many alleging the game fails to protect children from predators: 'While no system can be perfect, our commitment to safety never ends'
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Roblox, a popular online gaming platform, has responded to a lawsuit filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office. The lawsuit alleges that Roblox fails to protect children from predators and provides an unsupervised online environment. In a statement, Roblox said, 'While no system can be perfect, our commitment to safety never ends.' [2]

The lawsuit claims that Roblox's online social space is 'largely unsupervised,' allowing predators to target children. Roblox has faced numerous lawsuits and criticism in the past regarding its safety features and moderation. The company has implemented various measures to improve safety, including AI-powered moderation and user reporting tools.

The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and demands that Roblox take steps to improve its safety features. Roblox has not commented on the specific demands of the lawsuit.

The case highlights the ongoing concerns about online safety and the responsibility of platforms like Roblox to protect their users, particularly children. [2]

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[2] Roblox responds to LA County lawsuit, the latest of many alleging the game fails to protect children from predators: 'While no system can be perfect, our commitment to safety never ends'
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