US Senate to investigate Roblox following claims it "prioritises revenue and engagement" over child safety

The US Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism has launched an investigation into Roblox, alleging the platform prioritizes revenue and engagement over child safety. Senators Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin wrote to Roblox CEO David Baszucki, noting that allegations of criminal activity on Roblox warrant congressional scrutiny, despite the company's claims of child safety.

Roblox states its platform is built on a foundation of safety, yet the public record raises serious questions. The committee has requested records on child safety issues, including sexual or physical abuse, bullying, and financial exploitation. Over 65,000 suspected child exploitation cases were reported to the National Centre for Missing & Exploited Children in 2025, a significant increase from 2024.

Roblox reported a rise in allegations involving sexual exploitation, predation, and abuse of users under 18. The committee seeks details on response rates, ban rates, and the percentage of bullying reports involving users under 18 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Roblox has implemented various safety measures, including protections against direct messaging for users under 13 and global facial recognition checks.

However, the issue of child endangerment persists, with several US states and the Australian government raising concerns.