TikTok agrees to teen limits in US settlement following Meta
Summary
TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and impose teen safety restrictions, including daily time limits and nighttime limits, to settle a lawsuit over claims it misled parents about child-protection tools. The deal mirrors recent safety measures agreed to by Meta and could rise to $300 million if other states join similar agreements.
Key Points
- TikTok agreed to a settlement with Alabama that includes at least $100 million in payments and new restrictions for teen users.
- The deal adds two-hour daily limits, overnight restrictions, paused notifications during school hours, stronger age verification, and a ban on beauty filters for teenagers.
- Alabama had accused TikTok and ByteDance of misleading parents about safety features such as Restricted Mode and Kids Mode.
- The settlement follows a similar Meta agreement and comes amid multiple state lawsuits targeting social media companies over harms to children.
