Roblox dodges litigation with three states following multi-million dollar settlements Roblox settles for $35.78 million with West Virginia, Alabama and Nevada to avoid lawsuits over child safety failures, agreeing to implement stricter protections amid accusations that predators exploit the platform’s lax moderation. Key reforms include mandatory age verification, restricted chat access for minors, facial estimation technology and disabling encrypted messaging for underage users to curb grooming risks. Settlement funds will also support school safety programs and law enforcement coordination. State attorneys general warn that Roblox’s design – featuring unmoderated interactions, in-game currency and external links – has made it a “hunting…

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