Canada moves to ban under-16s from social media, regulate AI
Canada’s culture minister on Wednesday introduced legislation that would ban children under 16 from having social media accounts and require AI chatbot services to limit production of harmful content. The proposed Digital Safety Act makes Canada the latest in a wave of countries cracking down on social media platforms over concerns of harm to children. “We have seen the very serious consequences that online harms can have … The safety of children cannot be an afterthought,” s
Canada has introduced new legislation aiming to protect young people online. The proposed Digital Safety Act would prohibit individuals under the age of 16 from creating social media accounts. Additionally, the bill mandates that artificial intelligence chatbot services implement measures to prevent the generation of harmful content.
This move positions Canada alongside other nations that are increasing scrutiny of social media platforms due to growing concerns about their impact on minors. The government emphasized that the safety of children online is a paramount concern.
This legislation signifies a significant step by Canada to address the potential harms posed by social media and AI to young users, reflecting a global trend of increased digital regulation.
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