TikTok settles Alabama lawsuit for $100m over youth safety

Summarised from 4 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 26 Sept, 03:36 · Archive

TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million to settle claims it harmed young users' mental health.

TikTok has settled a lawsuit filed by Alabama's Attorney General, agreeing to pay at least $100 million before trial. Alabama alleged the platform intentionally addicted young users and harmed their mental wellbeing. The settlement also includes limits on daily child usage.

How it is being reported

• TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 millionCBS News · 26 Sept, 03:09
• TikTok to pay $100 million to Alabama in teen addiction settlementAl Jazeera · 26 Sept, 03:09
• Facebook found liable as TikTok settles for $100m over user safetyAl Jazeera · 26 Sept, 02:26
• TikTok to pay $100m and limit daily child usage in Alabama settlementBBC News · 26 Sept, 01:11
• TikTok reaches $100M settlement with Alabama over youth addiction claims, ahead of landmark trialNew York Post · 26 Sept, 00:20
• TikTok allegedly fueling teen mental health crisis will be focus of first US trial against platformNew York Post · 25 Sept, 15:54

In this story: TikTok · Alabama · Steve Marshall

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