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Online child safety campaigners call for US inquiry into Roblox

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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