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TikTok's Alabama Settlement May Force Age Checks for All Users
Original: TikTok’s Alabama Settlement May Require Age Checks for All Users
A settlement between TikTok and the state of Alabama could require the platform to verify the age of all users, not just those suspected of being minors. The deal stems from allegations that the app failed to protect younger users. If age verification becomes mandatory, it would mark a significant shift in how the short-video service handles access in the United States.
Why now: Regulators are intensifying pressure on social media platforms over child safety, and this settlement could set a precedent for universal age verification.
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