TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama a minimum of $100 million to settle the state's allegations that the app was deliberately designed to keep teens and kids addicted to social media.
In addition to the payment, TikTok has agreed to carry out safety measures meant to address the concerns raised by the states in their lawsuits.
In August, TikTok also agreed to pay $400 million to the Department of Justice to settle its lawsuit, claiming that the app broke children's privacy laws.
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It has also committed to carrying out changes meant to address the state’s concerns.
TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama a minimum of $100 million to settle the state's allegations that the app was deliberately designed to keep teens and kids addicted to social media. As Reuters notes, this is TikTok's first deal with a state for a social media addiction lawsuit.
In addition to the payment, TikTok has agreed to carry out safety measures meant to address the concerns raised by the states in their lawsuits. According to The New York Times, the measures are similar to the ones Meta agreed to adopt to settle the social media addiction complaints filed against it by 47 states.
In August, TikTok also agreed to pay $400 million to the Department of Justice to settle its lawsuit, claiming that the app broke children's privacy laws.
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