Disruption

More than a dozen states target Roblox over child safety concerns

The company says it is committed to keeping its platform safe for minors.

Austin Jenkins

12:00 PM, Jun 03, 2026

Aaron Ford, attorney general of Nevada, speaks at a press conference Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2026, announcing the Roblox gaming platform reached a $12 million settlement with Nevada. (AP Photo/Ty O’Neil)

More than a dozen states have sued or launched investigations into the popular gaming platform Roblox amid a nationwide reckoning over online harms to youth.

The legal actions have coincided with higher-profile lawsuits and legislation targeting traditional social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, Snap and TikTok.

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