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, citing concerns that the platform prioritizes revenue and engagement over child safety. Senators Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin have requested extensive documentation from Roblox CEO David Baszucki regarding child exploitation, abuse, and financial harm on the platform, with a deadline of August 31, 2026. This investigation follows similar concerns raised by several US states and the Australian government, despite Roblox's recent implementation of new safety measures.
- Entities
- Person: Dick Durbin
- Person: David Baszucki
- Topic: Regulation
- Company: US Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism
- Topic: Online Gaming
- Person: Josh Hawley
- Company: Roblox
- Topic: Child Safety
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