Alabama reaches settlement with TikTok over safety allegations
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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, TikTok, ByteDance
Alabama, USA
September 25, 2026
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Alabama reached a settlement with TikTok and ByteDance days before a scheduled trial. The state will receive at least $100 million, potentially up to $300 million. TikTok agreed to platform changes including time limits and improved age checks.
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