TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million to settle claims of misleading users about safety and addicting children. The settlement includes new safety measures.
Key Takeaways
TikTok Settlement with Alabama
TikTok has agreed to pay the state of Alabama at least $100 million to settle allegations that the platform misled users about safety and was designed to addict children. The settlement was announced ahead of a trial that was scheduled to begin on Monday.
According to the Alabama attorney general’s office, the settlement amount could increase to $300 million, contingent on certain conditions. The agreement also includes the implementation of a two-hour daily time limit for users under the age of 18, along with additional parental controls and restrictions on overnight usage and cosmetic filters.
Safety Measures and Previous Settlements
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall expressed that the settlement provides parents with reassurance about the safety of their children on social media platforms. TikTok stated that the settlement aligns with its ongoing efforts to enhance safety tools for teenagers.
This settlement follows a previous agreement in August, where TikTok settled with the Department of Justice for $400 million over allegations of violating child privacy laws.
