Gaming platform Roblox announced Wednesday the rollout of a new artificial intelligence feature that modifies chat messages in real time, as the company simultaneously faces a new lawsuit from Nebraska alleging child safety failures.

The AI-powered chat rephrasing system goes beyond Roblox's existing content filtering, which replaces prohibited words and phrases with hashtag symbols. According to the company, the new feature can translate inappropriate language into more acceptable alternatives while preserving the intended meaning of users' messages.

The timing of the announcement coincides with Nebraska becoming the latest state to file legal action against Roblox. The lawsuit alleges that the popular gaming platform exploits children and misrepresents its safety practices to users and parents.

Roblox has faced increasing scrutiny over child safety measures as the platform continues to grow in popularity among young users. The company has previously implemented various content moderation tools and safety features in response to concerns about inappropriate interactions and content exposure.

The Nebraska lawsuit joins similar legal challenges from other states targeting online platforms over child safety issues. These cases typically focus on allegations that companies fail to adequately protect minors from harmful content or predatory behavior while using their services.