The new feature goes beyond Roblox’s current text filter, which simply replaces banned words and phrases with the “#” symbol.

The platform's chat filter can also recognize when abbreviations, numbers, or symbols are being used to express profanities.

Friday’s hearing comes months after AG Liz Murrill sued Roblox, claiming the platform fails to protect children from sexual predators and dangerous content.

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