TikTok to Pay Alabama $100 Million to Settle Social Media Addiction Claims NYT: Technology By: Cecilia Kang 25 September 2026 at 21:55 The settlement, which also includes changes to the platformβs features, is the latest in a string of agreements by companies to address child addiction. Β© Robyn Beck/Agence France-Presse β Getty ImagesTikTokβs settlement with Alabama could cost the company up to $300 million if it fails to meet the terms of the agreement.