TikTok and the state of Alabama were supposed to face off in court on Monday, but a $100 million settlement stopped the case from going to trial.
On Friday, TikTok agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall alleging the platform knowingly damaged children's mental health. The settlement requires TikTok to implement several features, including restrictions on nighttime access for children, a default nonpersonalized feed for teens, stronger parental controls, a two-hour daily time limit for children, and "robust age assurance measures to effectively verify the age of young users." TikTok could also owe Alabama an additional $183.8 million if other states reach qualifying settlements with the company, reports the Associated Press.
