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TikTok to Pay at Least $100 Million in Alabama Settlement Over Child Safety Claims

TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million to settle allegations that it misled users about the safety of its platform and was engineered to keep children hooked, according to people familiar with the matter. The deal adds to mounting legal and regulatory pressure on the short-form video giant as governments scrutinize how social media platforms design products for younger users.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Alabama Teens to Get Custom TikTok Alternative After $100M Settlement

In a landmark settlement, TikTok agrees to pay Alabama $100 million, paving the way for a tailored social media platform aimed at addressing teen addiction concerns. The deal marks a significant shift in how social media companies engage with youth and their mental health.

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National Governance & Policy8h ago

China's Local Governments Race to Turn AI Video Into a New Industrial Engine

China is rapidly transforming AI-generated video from a niche creative tool into a state-backed industry, with cities from Shenzhen to Beijing offering subsidies, cheap rent and computing support to lure filmmakers and startups. The push mirrors Beijing's broader industrial policy model, but early signs of overcapacity and falling prices suggest the sector may soon face the same pressures that have hit other heavily subsidized industries.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors1h ago

Meta and YouTube Reverse Course on Ads for Alex Gibney's 'Musk' Documentary

Meta and YouTube said they will now allow advertising for the trailer of Alex Gibney's documentary "Musk," after earlier reports that several major platforms had rejected the campaign as political content. The reversal sharpens questions about how tech companies classify documentary promotion, especially when films touch on politically powerful figures such as Elon Musk and his ties to President Donald Trump.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors2h ago

Meta's Promotion Powers Muse's Breakout as AI App Surges Past 3.4 Million Downloads

Muse, the new AI app from Meta, is gaining momentum fast after a prominent showcase at Meta Connect and a broad promotional push across Meta's platforms. Fresh estimates show downloads climbing past 3.4 million, with daily active users rising after the conference and the app holding top positions in the U.S. App Store and Google Play.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

TikTok Agrees to $100 Million Settlement in Alabama Over User Safety Claims

TikTok has reached a settlement of at least $100 million with Alabama, addressing allegations of misleading users regarding safety features and concerns over addiction among children. This landmark agreement reflects growing scrutiny of tech companies and their responsibilities towards younger audiences.

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