TikTok to Pay Alabama $100 Million, Limit Teen Use In First State Settlement
TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and adopt new restrictions for teenage users, including a two-hour daily limit, overnight access restrictions, stronger age verification, a ban on beauty filters, and an option for a non-personalized feed. The settlement could grow to as much as $300 million if enough other state attorneys general join similar agreements. The Guardian…
TikTok has reached a $100 million settlement with Alabama, implementing new restrictions for teenage users. These measures include a two-hour daily usage limit, nighttime access restrictions, enhanced age verification, a prohibition on beauty filters, and the option for a non-personalized feed. The settlement might escalate to $300 million if additional state attorneys general agree to similar terms.
The lawsuit arose from allegations that TikTok had misled parents regarding the effectiveness of content safeguards for children. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall hailed the settlement as a significant victory for parents, highlighting that it provides real protections against social media addiction. The agreement also includes a conditional provision for Meta to extend its night-time shutdown from 10pm to 7am if other platforms follow suit.
TikTok's spokesperson emphasized the company's commitment to creating a safe and positive environment for users to be creative, discover their passions, and connect with their communities. The deal follows similar legal actions against TikTok by at least a dozen other states, including California and New York.
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