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

Sep 26, 2026

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

New York [US], September 26: 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 ⁠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.
Source: Fijian Broadcasting Corporation