US EditionAI Minister Considering Adding Age Restrictions on Chatbot Access to Privacy Bill
Canada's proposed privacy bill aims to restrict AI chatbot use by minors and may introduce rights to remove deepfakes amid mental health concerns, with 6,500 Canadians consulted.
- On Oct 24, 2025, Canada proposed age limits on chatbot access in an upcoming federal privacy bill, with Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon saying, `We're going to look at that.`
- U.S. wrongful-death lawsuits by parents of teenagers who died by suicide have prompted calls for Canadian action, with Megan Garcia and California parents urging policymakers at Montreal sessions.
- Solomon said he has sought feedback from Canadians and an expert group, and cautioned it is `very hard to jump to conclusions about how to regulate based on a horrific, tragic case` after discussing a suicide case with OpenAI.
- Rather than sweeping controls, Ottawa is considering targeted regulatory measures, with Solomon weighing a right to delete deepfakes to address deceptive AI-produced images and videos.
- Continued consultations with Canadians, experts and firms will shape legislation, as Solomon outlined his approach at Montreal conferences and the Oct. 24, 2025 report signalled near-term policy moves.
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AI minister considering adding age restrictions on chatbot access to privacy bill (Canada)
An upcoming privacy bill could include age restrictions on access to AI chatbots to protect children, Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said. "There are lots of discussions around folks who are asking us, hey, should there be a certain age-appropriate access to certain parts of chat...
Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says his next privacy bill could include age limits for conversational agents to protect children.
Age restrictions for AI chatbots may be in new privacy bill, minister says
An upcoming privacy bill could include age restrictions on access to AI chatbots to protect children, Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said. “There are lots of discussions around folks who are asking us, hey, should there be a certain age-appropriate access to certain parts of chatbots,” Solomon told The Canadian Press. “We’re going to look at that.” His comments come at a time of rising concerns about the risks of chatbots, such as…
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