The US state of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit accusing Roblox of facilitating the exploitation of children, prompting the online game platform to reject the claim as "untrue" on Friday.

A lawsuit filed by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill contends that Silicon Valley-based Roblox facilitates distribution of child sexual abuse material and the exploitation of minors.

"Roblox is overrun with harmful content and child predators because it prioritizes user growth, revenue, and profits over child safety," Murrill maintained in a release.

The lawsuit charges Roblox with "knowingly and intentionally" failing to implement basic safety controls to protect children.

Nearly 82 million people use Roblox daily, with more than half of them being younger than 18 years of age, according to the su

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