Two chat and gaming companies are being sued for allegedly facilitating child sexual exploitation and abuse. The suit claims Roblox and Discord allowed online predators to find victims. Stream NBC ...

The lawsuit highlights how Roblox and Discord misrepresented the safety of their platforms, misleading parents into believing they were appropriate for children.

Roblox users are getting a new way to connect with friends while playing games like Dress to Impress. Starting Monday, those who log onto the gaming platform will see a new way to chat called Party.

Roblox published 40 safety updates in 2024, the company said earlier this month as it touted new tools to help parents control how their children interact with strangers.

Roblox's Party feature has certain safety settings for users under 13. Credit: Roblox Those who are 13 and older can text chat with each other via Party.

A family in California is suing Roblox and Discord after they say the online platforms failed to protect their 10-year-old daughter from being abducted by a predator.

Two Bay Area chat and gaming companies are being sued for allegedly facilitating child sexual exploitation and abuse.