$10 million settlement over online gaming child exploitation will fund safety, after-school efforts

Roblox, a widely-used gaming platform favored by kids, has agreed to pay South Dakota $10 million over four years and introduce stronger safeguards for young users, following allegations of child exploitation. This settlement, announced by Attorney General Marty Jackley, also mandates new age verification measures, including facial age estimation technology. The funds will support local safety and after-school programs, highlighting a significant move to protect young gamers and better regulate online content.