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Alabama and West Virginia Settle with Roblox Over Child Safety Concerns

Two states reached agreements with the gaming platform regarding protections for children using the service.

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Alabama and West Virginia announced settlements with Roblox on Tuesday over child safety protections on the popular gaming platform.

The two states joined other jurisdictions that have reached agreements with Roblox regarding safeguards for minors who use the platform. The gaming service allows users to create and play games in virtual worlds.

Specific terms of the settlements with Alabama and West Virginia were not immediately disclosed. The agreements appear to be part of broader regulatory scrutiny of online platforms and their safety measures for children.

Roblox has faced increasing pressure from state attorneys general and regulators over concerns about how the platform protects young users from potential risks including inappropriate content and online predators.

The platform has millions of users, with a significant portion being children and teenagers who create avatars and interact in virtual environments.

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