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Canada, UK propose bans on social media for minors, AI chatbot rules

By PulseAugur Editorial · [5 sources] ·

Canada and the UK are introducing legislation to protect minors online. Canada's proposed bill would ban social media access for individuals under 16 and impose new safety requirements on AI chatbot services. Similarly, the UK plans to prohibit under-16s from high-risk social media applications and restrict under-18s from engaging with romantic or sexual AI chatbots as part of a broader government initiative to enhance child safety online. AI

IMPACT Governments are increasingly focusing on regulating AI, particularly concerning minors, which could influence future AI development and deployment.

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on new legislative proposals from national governments concerning online safety for minors and AI chatbot regulation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=4 ai=0.4]

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Canada, UK propose bans on social media for minors, AI chatbot rules

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    https://www. theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/j un/12/uk-to-ban-under-16s-from-high-risk-social-media-apps . "Teenagers under the age of 16 are to be # banned from

    https://www. theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/j un/12/uk-to-ban-under-16s-from-high-risk-social-media-apps . "Teenagers under the age of 16 are to be # banned from accessing 'high-risk' # socialmedia apps while safer # platforms will be subjected to # restrictions , under a sweeping …

    LINKS theguardian.com/…/uk-to-ban-under-16s-fro…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Canada announces bill banning social media for anyone under 16 The regulation also imposes new safety expectations on 'AI chatbot services.' 📰 Source: Engadge

    📰 Canada announces bill banning social media for anyone under 16 The regulation also imposes new safety expectations on 'AI chatbot services.' 📰 Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews 🔗 Link: https://www.engadget.com/2191879/canada-announces-bill-banning-social-media…

    LINKS engadget.com/…/canada-announces-bill-bann…
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The UK’s big new social media ban should have under-16s everywhere feeling nervous Not to mention adults who don't want to give big tech their IDs. https://www.

    The UK’s big new social media ban should have under-16s everywhere feeling nervous Not to mention adults who don't want to give big tech their IDs. https://www. androidauthority.com/uk-social -media-ban-3677682/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersecu…

    LINKS androidauthority.com/uk-social-media-ban-…
  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · Mathrubhumi_English ·

    No social media until 16? Canada introduces landmark child safety bill https:// english.mathrubhumi.com/news/w orld/canada-digital-safety-act-social-media-ban-u

    No social media until 16? Canada introduces landmark child safety bill https:// english.mathrubhumi.com/news/w orld/canada-digital-safety-act-social-media-ban-under-16-gxya0yjk?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon # Canada # SocialMedia # OnlineSafety # AI # DigitalSafetyAct

    LINKS english.mathrubhumi.com/…/canada-digital-…
  5. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · top_news ·

    Canada introduces bill to ban social media for children under 16 The bill also aims to make AI chatbots safer by establishing a digital regulator to set safety

    Canada introduces bill to ban social media for children under 16 The bill also aims to make AI chatbots safer by establishing a digital regulator to set safety standards. https://www. aljazeera.com/economy/2026/6/1 0/canada-introduces-bill-to-ban-social-media-for-children-under-1…

    LINKS aljazeera.com/…/canada-introduces-bill-to…

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