OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma is taking the first step in legal action against a popular gaming platform over child safety issues.
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has requested proposals for legal services to investigate and possibly sue Roblox. Roblox lacks adequate safety measures and is “overrun with harmful content and child predators,” according to the request for legal proposals. The document cites disturbing examples of games hosted on the platform, including titles such as “Escape to Epstein Island,” “Diddy Vibe,” and “Public Bathroom Simulator Vibe.”
Roblox has faced increasing scrutiny over its safety measures and content moderation practices. Louisiana filed a lawsuit against Roblox last month, and Florida’s attorney general launched an investigation earlier this year into the platform’s child safety practices.
Proposals for Oklahoma’s potential legal action are due Friday, Oct. 3. The Attorney General’s Office will evaluate the proposals and award the most economical and competent private attorneys or firms…