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Tennessee attorney general files lawsuit again Roblox, citing child safety concerns
Tennessee alleges Roblox misled parents while exposing children to inappropriate content and predators; the state seeks penalties and safety reforms amid ongoing investigations.
- Recently, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti sued Roblox in Nashville, alleging the company misled parents and exposed children to predators and inappropriate content under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act.
- South Carolina joined five other states investigating Roblox, alleging the platform allows account creation without parental consent and cross-age communication, contradicting safety claims.
- For parent Alisha Matthews, her son easily shared personal information including his phone number, while online safety experts warn predators cultivate relationships in games before shifting conversations elsewhere.
- Tennessee is seeking civil penalties and court orders requiring changes to Roblox's safety practices, working with Stranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC to prosecute the case in Williamson County Chancery Court.
- Last month, Roblox announced new safety measures including age-verification, and Roblox Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman said, `And while no system can be perfect, our commitment to safety never ends.
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Tennessee Attorney General sues Roblox over child safety measures
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti sued the online video game Roblox, one of the biggest, most-played games in the world, over what he said are inadequate child safety measures.
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