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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bruce Schreiner

Claims popular internet game has become a ‘playground for predators’

Roblox is facing a lawsuit over its online safety measures - (Zuma Press/PA Images)

Kentucky's Attorney General has launched a lawsuit against the online gaming platform Roblox, branding it a "playground for predators" and accusing the company of lax child safety measures.

The legal challenge, filed by his office in a state court on Monday, represents the latest in a series of actions alleging that the wildly popular site is failing to adequately protect its young users.

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