TikTok Settles Alabama Case for at Least $100M with New Youth Safety Measures
TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama a minimum of $100 million in a settlement related to allegations that the platform misled users about safety and was designed to addict children. The case, which had been set to go to trial on Monday, could result in up to $300 million being paid depending on certain conditions outlined by the state attorney general’s office. As part of the agreement, TikTok will implement a two-hour daily time limit for underage users and introduce additional parental controls. The company also plans to restrict overnight usage and cosmetic filters aimed at younger audiences. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall praised these measures as providing parents with greater peace of mind regarding their children's safety on social media. This settlement follows another major agreement in August where TikTok paid $400 million to the U.S. Department of Justice over similar child privacy concerns, signaling a broader regulatory focus on youth protection and platform accountability.
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