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Texas Sues Roblox Over Alleged Child Safety Failures

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, accusing the gaming platform of misleading parents and prioritizing profits over child safety. The suit alleges that Roblox has become a “breeding ground for predators,” claiming it enables child exploitation and abuse. Similar lawsuits have been filed in Louisiana, Kentucky, and several other states, while governments globally are tightening age-verification and online safety rules. Roblox, which hosts over 151 million daily active users, said it was “disappointed” by the lawsuit and emphasized that its child protection systems and AI safety tools exceed industry norms.

Regulation Catches Up to the “Playground Internet”

The Roblox case highlights the growing legal and regulatory backlash against platforms that cater to minors but fail to demonstrate robust safety mechanisms. Governments are no longer treating digital platforms as neutral intermediaries — they’re being held to the same child protection standards as schools and broadcasters. Roblox’s defense that it uses “industry-leading” AI systems and moderation tools shows how trust and transparency are becoming legal obligations rather than branding exercises. Expect regulators to demand auditable proof that companies’ AI safety claims match their practices.

Building Trust as a Core Feature

For startup founders, especially those building social platforms, gaming products, or AI tools, this case is a warning: trust and compliance are product features, not afterthoughts. As age-verification and online safety laws proliferate, startups should design systems that integrate privacy, parental control, and content moderation from day one. A reactive approach — waiting for regulators to knock — is both costly and reputation-damaging. Founders should also consider transparency reporting and third-party audits as competitive advantages. In an era where digital trust is under siege, the startups that treat user safety as part of their core experience will be the ones regulators — and parents — champion.

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