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TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement
Saturday, September 26, 2026
TikTok agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million to settle allegations that the platform misled users about safety features and was designed to encourage excessive use by children. The settlement was announced by Alabama authorities in connection with an investigation into the company's practices. The payment represents one of the largest state-level settlements against the social media company.
