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TikTok settles with Alabama ahead of first state trial over claims of teen harms

September 26, 2026 12:22 pm

[Source: Reuters]

TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ​ByteDance, have reached ‌a settlement with Alabama over allegations they designed ​the platform ​to addict children and misled ⁠consumers about its ​safety, marking the ​company’s first deal with a state as it fights ​similar claims nationwide.

Under ​the settlement, Alabama will receive ‌a ⁠minimum of $100 million.

This is due to the state within 45 days, ​with ​the ⁠potential to receive up to $300 ​million if certain ​conditions ⁠are met, the Alabama Attorney General’s office ⁠said ​on Friday.

 

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