Roblox Under Investigation by the U.S. Senate Over Child Safety
Senators say Roblox must preserve records and answer questions on revenue, engagement and reports of inappropriate behavior by Aug. 31.
- On Friday, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism launched a bipartisan investigation into Roblox, citing urgent concerns regarding child safety on the platform.
- Senators Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin issued a letter to Roblox CEO David Baszucki, alleging the company prioritizes revenue over safety while noting reports of child exploitation.
- With over 80 million daily players, including roughly 40% under 13, the committee ordered Roblox to produce internal documents and answer specific safety questions by August 31.
- Roblox Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman stated the platform is "built on the foundation of safety," adding "We do not compromise on that commitment" to inquiries.
- While this marks the first federal government intervention, Roblox has faced persistent criticism for years regarding predators grooming children and allegations of financial exploitation of users.
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