TikTok reaches first state settlement over teen safety claims, agrees to user limits
The agreement, which came days before a scheduled trial, calls for TikTok to implement changes for teenagers in Alabama including a two-hour daily time limit, pauses after 15 minutes of use and stricter age checks.
The state of Alabama has reached a settlement with social media giant TikTok, agreeing to enforce new usage limits and stricter age verification measures for teenagers using the platform. This marks TikTok's first settlement with a state over claims of endangering children and misleading consumers about its safety. The agreement calls for a two-hour daily time limit, pauses after 15 minutes of use, and more stringent age checks for users in Alabama.
In return, TikTok will pay Alabama at least US$100 million, with the payout potentially rising to US$300 million if 40 other state attorneys general join similar agreements with the company. This deal comes as the result of a trial scheduled shortly before the settlement, aiming to provide insights into the app's operations amid lawsuits alleging its impact on teen well-being.
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