June 11, 2026

Canada wants to ban under-16s from social media, and rein in AI chatbots too

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Canada has introduced a bill that would bar under-16s from social media and, in a twist that sets it apart from other countries, regulate AI chatbots in the same sweep. The Digital Safety Act, tabled on Wednesday, is the latest move in a global wave...