A Senate subcommittee has opened an investigation into Roblox over child safety.

“Roblox appears to prioritize revenue and engagement metrics over the safety and well-being of our children, and the alleged criminal activity on Roblox warrants congressional scrutiny,” Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) wrote in a letter to Roblox CEO David Baszucki. The online gaming platform has also been subject to state lawsuits regarding alleged child safety issues. Roblox has settled some of those lawsuits, and it recently launched dedicated accounts for younger users. [Link: Hawley, Durbin Launch Investigation into Child Sexual Abuse on Roblox | https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-durbin-launch-investigation-into-child-sexual-abuse-on-roblox/ | Josh Hawley, U.S. Senator for Missouri]