Coverage dated September 25, 2026 to September 26, 2026
TikTok reaches first state settlement over teen safety claims
Headline from Casper Star-Tribune
An Alabama jury will hear the state's claims starting Monday that TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance made the platform addictive to young users and misled consumers about its safety.
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Alabama’s lawsuit accusing TikTok of making its platform addictive to young users and misleading parents about safety features is set to become the first such case against the company to reach a jury. TikTok says it prioritizes teen safety and argues federal law protects platforms from liability for…
The settlement involves TikTok adding several child safety measures to its platform including time limits and increased parental control. It is similar to a recent settlement competitor Meta had reached.
An Alabama jury will hear the state's claims starting Monday that TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance made the platform addictive to young users and misled consumers about its safety.
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