TikTok settles Alabama child safety case for $100m

TikTok has settled a child safety lawsuit in Alabama for at least $100 million, resolving a trial set to begin next week. The settlement requires Alabama to receive the payment within 45 days, with a potential maximum of $300 million if certain conditions are met, according to Attorney General Steve Marshall's office. The company agreed to implement measures such as two-hour daily time limits and restricting access for children between midnight and 6am.

This settlement follows a string of legal actions against social media platforms over alleged harm to young users. While Meta has taken cases to court with varied outcomes, including a $375 million judgment in a New Mexico case, TikTok avoided a trial by settling. The Alabama lawsuit, filed in April 2025, accused TikTok of deceiving users, particularly teens, by falsely claiming the safety of features like Restricted Mode and Kids Mode.

The company's spokesperson emphasized their commitment to enhancing safety tools to protect teenagers.