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TikTok agrees to teen usage limits in Alabama settlement

Original: Why can't parents impose the time limit? "The agreement, which came days before a scheduled trial, calls for TikTok to i

TikTok has reached an agreement, days before a scheduled trial, requiring changes for teenage users in Alabama: a two-hour daily time limit, pauses after 15 minutes of use, and stricter age checks. The deal follows complaints that parents cannot impose limits themselves, sparking debate about how much responsibility platforms versus parents should bear for children's screen time.

Why now: The settlement days before trial raises fresh questions about platform responsibility for minors' screen time

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• Why can't parents impose the time limit? "The agreement, which came days before a scheduled trial, calls for TikTok to implement changes for teenagers in Alabama including a two-hour daily time limit, pauses after 15 minutes of use and stricter age checks." CNBC: TikTok reaches… · AAKL@infosec.exchange · 3

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