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TikTok agrees $100M settlement with Alabama over teen mental health concerns

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TikTok has agreed to a $100 million settlement with Alabama over claims it misled parents about protecting minors from harmful content. The deal includes restrictions on teen usage and a $300 million potential total if other states join.

Alabama's lawsuit, which targeted TikTok and ByteDance, focused on deceptive practices regarding app safety features. The settlement mirrors Meta's recent agreement with US states, including time limits and restricted access for teens.

The settlement aims to address concerns over social media's impact on youth mental health, with TikTok pledging to enhance safety measures. Other states continue to pursue similar legal actions against the company.

TikTok's agreement comes as part of broader litigation against social media companies, with Alabama's case being the first of its kind in the US.

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  1. le-monde — TikTok to pay $100 million to Alabama under pre-trial settlement ·
  2. guardian — TikTok to pay Alabama $100m and limit teenage use in first state settlement ·
  3. the-hill — TikTok settles for over $100 million in mental health lawsuit, Alabama AG says ·

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