"Roblox told the BBC it is "disappointed" that it is being sued based on "misrepresentations and sensationalised claims". The company's spokesperson said in a statement that it shares Paxton's commitment to keeping children safe online and that it has introduced measures to remove bad actors and protect its users. Roblox, which is especially popular with children, operates a massive online platform where users can play solo or with friends."
"The platform has been marketed to families and offers a host of educational games that teach subjects including coding, physics and problem-solving. Users are also offered developer tools to build their own games - a feature that has resulted in some violent and sexual content surfacing on Roblox. Another feature that allows users to enter servers and interact with strangers online has also been criticised for potentially exposing young players to dangerous individuals."
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Roblox, alleging the company flagrantly ignored safety laws and deceived parents about risks to young users. Paxton described Roblox as a breeding ground for predators and accused the company of prioritising pixel paedophiles and corporate profit over child safety. The lawsuit joins other state actions as Roblox serves tens of millions of daily users. Roblox said it is disappointed by misrepresentations and has introduced measures to remove bad actors and protect users. The platform is popular with children, offers educational content, but also allows user-created content and stranger interaction that can expose young players to harm.
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