- State AGs continued to press online platforms and federal policymakers over youth online safety, with Texas suing Discord, Connecticut investigating Roblox, and a bipartisan AG coalition opposing federal legislation they say would undercut state authority to police online harms to minors.
- Texas AG Ken Paxton sued Discord under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, alleging the platform misled parents and consumers about its safety practices while exposing children to grooming, exploitation, and extremist content. Texas seeks injunctive relief requiring stronger default safety settings and age verification, as well as disgorgement, civil penalties, fees, and costs.
- Connecticut AG William Tong opened an investigation into Roblox over alleged child exploitation and platform harms, seeking information about minor users, revenue, safety controls, Robux misuse, and reported platform incidents. Previously, we reported on Connecticut’s youth social media bill, which would restrict addictive algorithms and notifications for minors without parental consent.
- In a letter to congressional leadership, a bipartisan coalition of 44 AGs opposed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, arguing it would broadly preempt state laws addressing online harms to minors, social gaming platforms, and AI chatbots while failing to include stronger protections like a meaningful duty of care.