TikTok settles with Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama will receive at least $100 million from TikTok under a settlement that resolves the state's claims the social media platform exposed children to harmful content while promoting addictive features. The payout could potentially total up to $300 million if certain conditions are met. TikTok will also be required to implement safety features geared toward teens, like heavier content moderation, "nighttime" limits, blocks on cosmetic filters and more parental controls. The settlement comes just ahead of a scheduled Monday trial.Read the settlement here.Subscribe to our free newslettersOur weekly newsletter Closing Arguments offers the latest about ongoing trials, major litigation and rulings in courthouses around the U.S. and the world, while the monthly Under the Lights dishes the legal dirt from Hollywood, sports, Big Tech and the arts.Additional Reads