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TikTok to pay $100m and limit daily child usage in Alabama settlement
Saturday, September 26, 2026
TikTok agreed to pay $100 million and implement daily usage limits for child users in Alabama under a settlement with the state. Alabama had filed a lawsuit alleging that TikTok intentionally designed its platform to addict young users. Under the settlement terms, children using TikTok will face usage restrictions on the platform. The agreement resolves the state's legal claims without TikTok admitting wrongdoing.
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