Summary:
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Roblox faces legal battle for child safety, criticized by creators; journalist Chris Hansen investigates with law enforcement and victims.
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YouTuber Schlep’s account banned despite targeting alleged predators; Twitch star Asmongold criticizes platform for inaction against predators.
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Roblox emphasizes child safety with new features, but lawsuits and creator departures intensify battle over online protection.
Roblox is facing a growing legal battle over child safety, with Louisiana’s Attorney General suing the platform for allegedly failing to enforce protections and allowing harmful content to spread. The controversy follows backlash from the creator community, including YouTuber Schlep, who claims his account was banned despite his series targeting alleged predators, which he says led to six arrests. Twitch star Asmongold also criticized Roblox, arguing the platform removes users pretending to be children while failing to take action against actual predators.
Adding to the pressure, journalist Chris Hansen of To Catch a Predator, announced he’s now working with law enforcement, advocacy groups, and victims to investigate Roblox. Analysts note that Hansen’s involvement increases scrutiny on the platform, with regulators, parents, and investors watching closely. Roblox maintains it prioritizes child safety, highlighting over 40 new safety features, but with lawsuits mounting and creators leaving, the platform’s battle over online protection is intensifying.
