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PC Gamer
Andy Chalk

Kentucky sues Roblox, calling it 'a playground for predators who seek to harm our children'

SPAIN - 2021/03/30: In this photo illustration, the Roblox app seen displayed on a smartphone screen and a Roblox logo in the background. (Photo Illustration by Thiago Prudêncio/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images).

The US state of Kentucky has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, which Kentucky attorney general Russell Coleman says "has become a playground for predators who seek to harm our children." Roblox has denied the allegations, telling PC Gamer that it "has taken an industry-leading stance on age-based communication" and rolled out more than 100 safety features on the platform in 2025 alone.

The complaint alleges that Roblox Corporation "repeatedly assure[s] parents and the public that Roblox is safe for its user base of minors," but that it is in fact "a hunting ground for child predators," who are able to operate with near impunity because of company's refusal to implement "basic safety controls" or even accurately inform users and parents of the dangers on the platform.

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