TikTok reaches a settlement with Alabama over teen safety claims
According to CNA Business, Alabama announced a settlement with TikTok and its parent ByteDance requiring new teen safety measures, including a two-hour daily usage limit, 15-minute pause breaks, and stricter age checks, ahead of a scheduled trial. TikTok will pay Alabama at least US$100 million, potentially rising to US$300 million if 40 additional attorneys general join within a set period. The agreement is described as TikTok's first settlement with a state in the broader litigation over the platform's impact on teen well-being.
Key facts
- 01Alabama announced a settlement with TikTok and ByteDance ahead of a scheduled trial.
- 02The settlement requires a two-hour daily limit for teenagers, 15-minute use pauses, and stricter age verification.
- 03TikTok will pay Alabama at least US$100 million, potentially up to US$300 million if 40 other attorneys general join.
- 04This marks TikTok's first settlement with a state in the multi-state litigation over teen well-being.
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