Virtual playground Roblox is facing lawsuits that have brought up fundamental questions about online safety.

The lawsuits allege that Roblox prioritized its profits over child safety. The gaming platform rebuts claims it would intentionally risk the safety of its users.

Louisiana sued the online gaming platform Roblox on Thursday, alleging it allowed sexual predators to "thrive, unite, hunt and victimize kids." ...

That lawsuit alleged that Roblox has created a “ hunting ground for child-sex predators” while falsely marketing their platforms as safe for children. Those suits are just the beginning.