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Alabama settles youth safety suit against TikTok for at least $100 million and platform limits
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall finalized an agreement with TikTok Inc. on Friday to resolve state court consumer protection litigation days before scheduled trial. TikTok agreed to pay Alabama an initial $100 million within 45 days, with total payments reaching up to $300 million depending on other state resolutions. The settlement imposes operational restrictions across Alabama, including a two-hour daily use limit for teens, parental controls, and a ban on teen cosmetic filters.
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Key points
- The settlement resolved litigation in Montgomery County Circuit Court scheduled to begin trial on Monday.Office of the Alabama Attorney GeneralOffice of the Alabama Attorney GeneralAssociated Press
- Alabama receives an additional $183.8 million if enough other states reach qualifying settlements with TikTok.Associated Press
- TikTok must implement screen pauses after 15 minutes of continuous teen use and restrict overnight access.Office of the Alabama Attorney General
- The agreement requires default non-personalized feeds for teen users alongside verified age assurance protocols.Office of the Alabama Attorney GeneralAssociated Press
- The company reached a $400 million children's privacy settlement with the Department of Justice in August.Associated Press
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