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There is a now-predictable path through video games for younger players. Roblox is their first stop, offering an endless arcade where almost every portal leads to another free game. Eventually, many of the millions of players move on to Fortnite, where the competition gets more intense and knowing the difference between Peter Griffin and Solid…

Roblox’s child-safety crisis has escalated into a U.S. Senate investigation after the company disclosed 65,381 instances of suspected child abuse in 2025. That number puts a sharp spotlight on the moderation burden created by massive UGC platforms, especially ones built around social play, messaging, and persistent user interaction.

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The United States Senate has opened an investigation into popular user-generated content platform Roblox over concerns about child safety.

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US senators have launched an investigation of game creation platform Roblox on a broad charge of putting money before child safety. They accuse Roblox of facilitating “sexually explicit (and often violent) virtual ‘experiences’ with children”, and have requested a range of documents and records, including details of the company’s collaborations with Sesame Street, the NFL…

Roblox Corporation is being investigated by the US Senate, claiming the platform is disregarding online child safety practices.

An inquiry into Roblox, conducted by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, has been initiated, with allegations pointing to the platform’s prioritization of revenue over the safety of its young users.

The US Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism has launched an investigation into Roblox, saying the platform “appears to prioritise revenue and engagement metrics” over child safety.

It looks like Fortnite is getting a Roblox crossover. In the latest upcoming season of the game – named Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4: Override – the world’s biggest battle royale introduces a wealth of gaming properties to its world. Developer Epic’s first trailer for the new season (below) shows off a slew of gaming…