Canada Proposes Law to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
Summary
Canada has proposed the Safe Social Media Act to ban social media use for under-16s, with exemptions for compliant tech companies, alongside AI and harmful content regulation.
Key Points
- Canada proposes a law banning social media use for children under 16, with possible exemptions for compliant tech companies.
- The Safe Social Media Act includes regulation for AI chatbots and online harmful content.
- A new independent Digital Safety Commission will monitor the law's implementation.
- Violations can lead to substantial fines up to CAD 10 million or 3% of global revenue.
