Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, accusing the popular online gaming platform of ‘flagrantly ignoring’ safety laws and ‘deceiving parents’ about the risks it poses to young users. In a strongly worded social media post, Paxton labeled Roblox a ‘breeding ground for predators,’ alleging that the company prioritizes ‘pixel paedophiles and corporate profit’ over the safety of children. This legal action adds to the mounting scrutiny faced by Roblox, which boasts tens of millions of daily active users, over issues related to online safety and predatory behavior. Roblox responded to the lawsuit, expressing disappointment and calling the claims ‘misrepresentations and sensationalised.’ The company emphasized its commitment to child safety, citing measures to remove malicious users and protect its community. Roblox, a platform particularly popular among children, allows users to play solo or interact with strangers online—a feature criticized for exposing young players to potential dangers. Parents and children have voiced concerns about distressing content and abuse on the platform. Paxton urged Roblox to take stronger action to shield children from ‘sick and twisted freaks hiding behind a screen,’ vowing to hold corporations accountable for enabling child abuse. Texas joins Kentucky and Louisiana in suing Roblox over potential harms to children. Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki previously advised parents uncomfortable with the platform to restrict their children’s access, emphasizing parental discretion. In recent years, Roblox has introduced features to enhance age verification and safety, including technology to estimate players’ ages using video selfies and restrictions on messaging for users under 13 without parental consent. The platform has faced bans in countries like Turkey over child exploitation concerns and came under scrutiny in Singapore in 2023 after a self-radicalized teenager was groomed on its servers.