US Senate Launches Probe into Roblox Over Alleged Focus on Profit Over Child Safety
The United States Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism has opened a formal investigation into the online gaming platform Roblox, alleging that the company may be placing revenue generation and user engagement ahead of the safety of its youngest participants. In a formal letter addressed to Roblox chief executive David Baszucki, which was first reported by Kotaku, Senators J…
Aug. 17, 2026, 12:47 p.m.