TikTok settles lawsuit with Alabama for at least US$100m, to apply safety steps
- Posted on September 26, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
TikTok has reached a significant settlement with Alabama exceeding $100 million, addressing concerns about algorithmic content curation targeting minors. The social media platform will implement enhanced safety measures to prevent young users from being exposed to harmful material including violent and self-harm related content. This landmark agreement represents a major step in regulating algorithmic responsibility and protecting vulnerable demographics on social platforms.
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TikTok settles lawsuit with Alabama for at least US$100m, to apply safety steps
Alabama has claimed TikTok’s algorithm pushes young users towards increasingly intense content about violence and self-harm.
