Roblox gives predators “powerful tools” to target children, says LA County

Los Angeles County has sued Roblox, alleging the platform misleads parents about safety while exposing children to grooming and explicit content, citing historic messaging rules, weak age verification, and the third‑party Persona system’s broader data collection and facial recognition concerns. The piece references researcher findings of under‑13 accounts accessing communities tied to cybercrime keywords, multiple related lawsuits by states and families, and ongoing investigations, while advising parents to tightly manage account settings and educate children about online risks.