TikTok to pay Alabama $100 million to settle social media addiction claims

TikTok agreed on Friday to pay Alabama at least $100 million to settle a lawsuit concerning child social media addiction and teen safety. Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the settlement, which prevents a trial previously scheduled for Monday. The agreement requires TikTok to implement specific safety changes to its app. According to the attorney general, the first payment is due within 45 days, marking another high-profile settlement for the company regarding its impact on children.