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The first US lawsuit over TikTok to reach trial will examine claims that the platform's design contributed to a teen mental health crisis. The case is seen as a test of whether courts will hold social media companies liable for harms to young users, with broader implications for pending litigation against other platforms.

Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk', due out October 9, is being blocked from paid promotion online. Distributor Bleecker Street says YouTube, TikTok and Meta all rejected ads for the film's trailer, citing 'political' content, while X has refused to respond to inquiries. The distributor is appealing the rejections as the release date approaches.

ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, gained access to more than 2,000 Nvidia B200 chips through Nscale's data center in Norway, according to a new filing. A Singaporean subsidiary called Spring accounted for 73% of the UK-based neocloud's 2025 revenue. The report is drawing attention because the US restricts exports of advanced Nvidia AI chips to China, raising questions about how US-made hardware reached a Chinese firm indirectly.

TikTok has agreed to pay at least $100 million to settle a case brought by the state of Alabama, according to TechCrunch. The agreement marks another significant legal and financial setback for the social media company in the United States, where it faces ongoing scrutiny from state and federal authorities over its practices.

TikTok has agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle a lawsuit over its impact on users' mental health, according to Alabama's attorney general. The settlement, reported by NewsNation and The Hill, is drawing attention as US states continue legal action against social media companies over harms to young people.

The European Union is moving to restrict social media use for children under 15. The proposal would set a bloc-wide minimum age for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat, part of growing EU efforts to protect minors online. Officials argue age limits are needed to address risks to children's mental health and safety, though enforcement and the response of major platforms remain key questions.

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.

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.