Ottawa introduces bill to ban social media for kids under 16 (opens original article in a new tab)

Ottawa introduces Bill C-34 to ban social media for users under 16 and establish a new regulator to oversee online safety, including AI chatbots. The bill includes requirements for content removal, harm mitigation, and digital safety plans.

• Bill C-34 proposes a social media ban for users under 16.
• A new Canadian Digital Safety Commission will regulate online safety and enforce standards.
• Social media companies must remove harmful content within 24 hours of reporting.
• AI chatbot developers must implement measures to prevent harmful content and self-harm risks.