TikTok to Pay Alabama $100 Million to Settle Social Media Addiction Claims NYT - Technology By: Cecilia Kang 26 September 2026 at 14:48 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.