Roblox Settles Nevada Child Safety Lawsuit for $10 Million
Roblox will pay $10 million to Nevada to settle a lawsuit alleging insufficient child safety measures on its platform.Summary
Roblox has reached a $10 million settlement with the state of Nevada to resolve allegations of failing to protect young users from exploitation and harm. The agreement, announced by Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, includes funding for youth programs, online safety awareness campaigns, and platform safety upgrades, such as enhanced age verification. Roblox will pay the settlement over three years and invest an additional $2.5 million in safety initiatives, including creating a law enforcement liaison role. The platform will implement safety upgrades by mid-2026, including age verification and monitoring of account behavior. Roblox stated the agreement “is a testament to our ongoing mission to set the gold standard for online safety.” The company currently faces over 140 federal lawsuits and similar suits from seven other states regarding child sexual exploitation allegations.
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