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TikTok Pays Alabama $100M Over Child Safety Concerns
27 Sep
Summary
- TikTok agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million in a settlement.
- The platform will implement a two-hour daily time limit for underage users.
- This settlement follows a $400 million agreement with the DOJ in August.
TikTok has reached a settlement with Alabama, agreeing to pay the state a minimum of $100 million. This agreement stems from accusations that the popular short-form video platform did not adequately protect young users and was designed to foster addiction. The case was slated for trial this week.
Further financial obligations could increase TikTok's payment to Alabama to $300 million, contingent on specific conditions. The company has also committed to implementing critical safety measures. These include a daily two-hour usage limit for users under 18, alongside advanced parental controls and restrictions on nighttime use and the application of cosmetic filters.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall stated that these protections will help shield children from the risks of social media addiction. TikTok affirmed that the settlement reinforces its dedication to improving safety tools for teenagers. This development occurs just months after TikTok settled a $400 million case with the Department of Justice regarding alleged violations of child privacy laws.
