USA: TikTok to pay Alabama USD100m and restrict children usage in first state settlement
"TikTok to pay Alabama $100m and limit teenage use in first state settlement", 26 September 2026
TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama at least $100m and enact time limits and other restrictions for teenage users, avoiding a trial...
TikTok's settlement with Alabama mirrors safety provisions agreed by Meta, including a two-hour daily time limit for teens, restricted access from midnight to 6am, and suspending notifications during school hours…
…Attorney general Steve Marshall hailed Friday's settlement as “a great day for Alabama parents”. He said: “Tonight, they can rest easier knowing real protections are in place to shield their children from the dangers of social media addiction.”...
Under the settlement, TikTok will send $100m to Alabama and could possibly pay up to $300m in total if 40 other attorneys general sign similar agreements with the company within a specified timeframe…
"“TikTok's priority has always been fostering a safe and positive space where people can be creative, discover what they love, and connect with their community,” a company spokesperson told AFP…