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  "id": 9885453,
  "title": "TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 million",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/tiktok-settles-lawsuit-over-youth-safety-concerns-for-at-least-100",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T02:09:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
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    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tiktok-alabama-youth-safety-lawsuit-settlement/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The social media giant TikTok has reached a settlement to pay at least $100 million to the state of Alabama, following allegations that the platform negatively impacts the mental health of young users. The case, which was set to go to trial, was resolved just before proceedings began. Alabama accused TikTok of creating addictive content tailored to users' interests, which they claimed was harmful to children. As part of the agreement, TikTok must implement several safety features for teens in Alabama, including the ability to select a non-personalized content feed, remove cosmetic filters, enforce a two-hour daily time limit, and ban nighttime usage. The company will also prompt young users to take breaks after 15 minutes of continuous use. Additionally, TikTok will pay Alabama $100 million in restitution and remediation, potentially reaching up to $300 million under certain conditions. Other states that reach qualifying settlements with TikTok may receive additional funds. The settlement also includes enhanced parental controls, stronger age verification measures, and stricter content moderation protocols.",
  "summary": "Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.",
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        "title": "TikTok settles lawsuit with Alabama for at least $100 million, will implement safety features",
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        "title": "TikTok to pay $100 million to Alabama under pre-trial settlement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/tiktok-to-pay-100-million-to-alabama-under-pre-trial-settlement",
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        "title": "TikTok pays Alabama US$100m to avoid trial over teen safety",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/tiktok-pays-alabama-us-100m-to-avoid-trial-over-teen-safety",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "TikTok to pay Alabama US$100mil under pre-trial settlement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/tiktok-to-pay-alabama-us-100mil-under-pre-trial-settlement",
        "published": "2026-09-26T01:13:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "TikTok settles Alabama child safety case for $100m",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/tiktok-settles-alabama-child-safety-case-for-100m",
        "published": "2026-09-26T01:21:32.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Facebook found liable as TikTok settles for $100m over user safety",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/facebook-found-liable-as-tiktok-settles-for-100m-over-user-safety",
        "published": "2026-09-26T01:26:21.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "TikTok settles lawsuit with Alabama for at least US$100m, to apply safety steps",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/tiktok-settles-lawsuit-with-alabama-for-at-least-us-100m-to-apply",
        "published": "2026-09-26T01:38:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "TikTok agrees to settle with Alabama state over teen safety",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/tiktok-agrees-to-settle-with-alabama-state-over-teen-safety",
        "published": "2026-09-26T03:09:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}