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Roblox game platform not immunized under Section 230 for alleged harm to young users, judge rules

( March 26, 2024, 21:24 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Roblox cannot use Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to avoid US claims accusing it of facilitating an illegal gambling operation "preying" on young users, according to a federal judge. District Judge Vince Chhabria said plaintiffs’ claims don't treat Roblox as a publisher or speaker. “Roblox is not facing liability for the content posted on its platform. It is facing liability for allegedly facilitating transactions between minors and online casinos that enable illegal gambling, and for allegedly failing to take sufficient steps to warn minors and their parents about those casinos.”See document below. ...

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