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Manitoba could have commissioner enforce planned social media ban for kids: Kinew
Premier Wab Kinew says a regulator could enforce the proposal with steep fines as Manitoba weighs wider rules on tech companies.
- On Wednesday, Premier Wab Kinew announced Manitoba intends to appoint a commissioner to enforce a proposed ban on social media and artificial intelligence chatbots for children under 16.
- Kinew cited concerns over algorithms tailoring content to children as an "unfair business practice," following a recent arrest of an Ohio man luring a 10-year-old Manitoba girl via Snapchat.
- Tory Leader Obby Khan criticized the proposal, claiming Kinew "wants to get out of the gate, steal the limelight, pretend like he has a plan," while drafting legislation could take until next year.
- Kinew expressed willingness to collaborate with Ottawa and Federal Culture Minister Marc Miller, maintaining Manitoba has jurisdiction over consumer protection despite challenges verifying user ages or locations.
- The premier plans to pressure technology companies to include child protections in service terms or face steep fines, with the legislature set to break in less than three weeks.
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Manitoba could have commissioner enforce planned social media ban for kids: Kinew
Manitoba is looking at having a commissioner or regulator enforce its proposed ban on social media and artificial intelligence chatbots for children under 16.
·Toronto, Canada
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Left
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