US Senate launches investigation into Roblox: 'Children on your platform are hurting. Congress will not look the other way'
Roblox says it "looks forward to sharing the facts" with the investigative committee.
The US Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism has launched an investigation into child safety on the popular gaming platform Roblox, criticizing the company for prioritizing revenue and engagement metrics over the safety and well-being of children. A letter sent to Roblox CEO David Baszucki by subcommittee chairman Josh Hawley and ranking member Dick Durbin highlights numerous instances of serious acts of violence and harm against children that have occurred via the platform, including grooming, sexual abuse, kidnapping, rape, and murder.
The investigation comes after Roblox has faced allegations of being a "pedophile hellscape," tightening restrictions on unrated games, and using age estimation checks to keep underage users away from inappropriate content. However, CEO Baszucki has acknowledged the platform's predator problem and suggested turning Roblox into a dating hub, which has only exacerbated the public's concerns.
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