Hawley, Durbin launch Senate probe of Roblox over child-safety concerns
Sens. Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin have opened a Senate inquiry into the online gaming platform Roblox, citing concerns about explicit content and an alleged link to child abuse.
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Sens. Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin have opened a Senate inquiry into the online gaming platform Roblox, citing concerns about explicit content and an alleged link to child abuse.
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