Texas sues Roblox for 'putting paedophiles and profits' over safety
Roblox told the BBC it is "disappointed" that it is being sued based on "misrepresentations and sensationalised claims".
The lawsuit adds to the legal challenges related to online safety and internet predators faced by the gaming giant, which has tens of millions of daily active users.
In a social media post he said Roblox is a "breeding ground for predators", accusing Roblox of putting "pixel paedophiles and corporate profit" over the safety of Texas children.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he has sued Roblox over "flagrantly ignoring" safety laws and "deceiving parents" about the dangers the online video gaming platform poses to young people.
The company's spokesperson said in a statement that it shares Paxton's commitment to keeping children safe online and that it has introduced measures to remove bad actors and protect its users.
Roblox, which is especially popular with children, operates a massive online platform where users can play solo or with friends.
The platform has been marketed to families and offers a host of educational games that teach subjects including coding, physics and problem-solving.
Users are also offered developer tools to build their own games - a feature that has resulted in some violent and sexual content surfacing on Roblox.
Another feature that allows users to enter servers and interact with strangers online has also been criticised for potentially exposing young players to dangerous individuals.
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