Canada joins global movement to ban social media for kids: ‘We are failing our children. Enough is enough’
Canada is enacting legislation to ban social media access for children under 16, unless platforms can demonstrate robust safety measures. This move aligns with a global trend of countries implementing stricter regulations to protect minors online. The proposed law, which includes creating a new Digital Safety Commission, aims to combat harmful content such as self-harm promotion, violence, hatred, and non-consensual intimate imagery. AI
IMPACT This legislation signals a growing global regulatory trend that could impact how AI-powered features are deployed on social media platforms targeting younger users.