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Online child safety campaigners call for US inquiry into Roblox
Theguardian.com and 2 more
- Advocacy groups petition the FTC to investigate Roblox over safety, chat features and COPPA compliance.
- Campaigners say Roblox's 'engagement-maximising design features' harm children's development and safety.
- Roblox maintains it is safe and built for fun, with safeguards and age-checked controls.
- The filing targets possible unfair trade practices and COPPA non-compliance by Roblox.
- Roblox reports only a small share of users pay Robux and external safeguards exist for younger players.
- The complaint cites past incidents and lawsuits highlighting safety concerns around Roblox.
- Roblox has introduced safety measures, including age checks and parental controls.
- The FTC has previously hosted events focused on the attention economy and child safety online.
- Roblox's revenue growth is noted alongside safety concerns by critics.
- The groups urge FTC to examine marketing of Robux and the platform’s in-game economy.
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