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- 1TikTok to pay Alabama $100 million in addiction lawsuit settlement●TikTok will pay Alabama $100 million to settle social media addiction lawsuit https://www.engadget.com/2269822/tiktok-wi
TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama $100 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company designed its platform to be addictive, particularly for young users. The settlement marks another legal setback for the social media company as US states continue pressing tech firms over the mental health effects of their products on children and teenagers.
- 2Young users increasingly swap Google search for AI chatbots●Study: Young users (9 to 18Y) ditch Google for AI, with unknown consequences
A Norwegian ScienceTech News report cites a study finding that children and teenagers aged 9 to 18 are moving away from Google search and turning to AI chatbots for information instead. Researchers reportedly say the consequences of this shift are not yet known, raising questions about how young people evaluate answers from generative AI compared with traditional search results.
- 3TikTok agrees to teen screen-time limits in Alabama settlement●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 with Alabama, days before a scheduled trial, under which it must implement changes for teenagers in the state. These include a two-hour daily time limit, pauses after 15 minutes of continuous use, and stricter age verification checks. The deal is drawing attention as part of wider US scrutiny of social media's effects on young users, with some questioning why parents cannot set the limits themselves.
- 4New Boys & Girls Club branch opens in Winter Garden●New Boys & Girls Club branch expands youth capacity in Winter Garden
A new Boys & Girls Club branch has opened in Winter Garden, expanding the organisation's capacity to serve young people in the area. The facility gives local children and teenagers additional access to after-school programs, mentoring and safe recreational space. Local reporting highlights it as a positive community development for families in west Orange County.