TikTok to pay Alabama at least $100M over child safety settlement

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TikTok has agreed to pay a minimum of $100 million to the state of Alabama to settle legal allegations against the platform. The lawsuit claimed that TikTok deliberately misled its users regarding the app's safety standards. Authorities also alleged that the platform was intentionally designed to foster addictive behavior among children. The settlement marks a significant legal and financial consequence for the short-form video giant over its conduct toward younger users.

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