Senators Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, and Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, have opened an investigation into child safety on Roblox.

The lawmakers pointed to reports of sexual exploitation, grooming, and other crimes involving children who met through the online gaming platform.

The bipartisan effort highlights growing concerns about online interactions on popular platforms used by young users. Roblox allows players to create and share experiences in a virtual environment that attracts millions of children daily.

Hawley and Durbin are seeking information on measures the company has taken to protect minors from predators and harmful content. The investigation comes amid broader scrutiny of tech companies' responsibility for user safety.

Details on the scope of the probe or any specific requests to Roblox were not immediately released. The senators' offices have not provided a timeline for next steps in the review.