Meta's $17 billion settlement mandates new safeguards for kids—many are promising, says safety expert

Following a major legal settlement, Instagram and Facebook users under age 18 will soon have a daily two-hour limit and won't be able to see reactions on posts.

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  1. Top 3 Global Tech Companies by Revenue: Amazon leads the technology sector with $637.9 billion in revenue, followed by Apple at $416.0 billion and Alphabet at $350.0 billion, based on recent fiscal year data.
  2. Meta's Revenue Standing Among Tech Leaders: Meta Platforms reported an annual revenue of $200.97 billion for fiscal year 2025, increasing to $214.96 billion (TTM) in 2026, placing it among the top global tech companies though below the top five by revenue.
  3. Leading Social Media Companies by Market Cap: As of August 2026, Meta Platforms has a market capitalization of approximately $1.42 trillion to $1.47 trillion, ranking it among the world's top 10 most valuable companies, while Nvidia, Alphabet, and Apple hold the top spots overall.

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