TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by the state of Alabama by paying at least $100 million, finalising the deal just days before the case was set to go to trial.
The legal action, filed by Alabama officials, alleged that the short‑form video platform contributed to teen addiction and raised concerns about the mental‑health impact on young users in the state.
Under the settlement terms, TikTok will provide the minimum payment of $100 million to the state, though the agreement allows for the possibility of additional funds depending on future calculations stipulated in the deal.
By reaching the settlement, both parties avoid a courtroom battle, and the state’s claims are resolved without a trial verdict.
The agreement comes amid broader scrutiny of TikTok’s influence on adolescents, with regulators and lawmakers in several jurisdictions examining the platform’s role in shaping youth behavior and wellbeing.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
