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TikTok Settles for Millions in Alabama and Introduces Time Limits for Children
TikTok has reached a settlement with the US state of Alabama, agreeing to pay at least $100 million (€87 million) to resolve a lawsuit alleging the app is addictive and harmful to children's mental health. The agreement mandates new restrictions for minors, including a two-hour daily usage limit, stricter age verification, parental controls, a midnight-to-6 AM lockout, and a ban on cosmetic filters. These measures mirror changes Meta recently agreed to in a separate multi-state settlement worth over €15 billion. While the restrictions officially apply only to Alabama, TikTok may implement them nationwide due to logistical challenges. This follows another recent settlement where TikTok paid nearly €350 million regarding child privacy protections, amid ongoing scrutiny from the European Commission over minor account visibility.
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