Ottawa is trying to censor AI chatbots with new online harms law
The proposal would require platforms and chatbots to curb harmful content, raising concerns that vague rules could push companies to avoid controversial topics.
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The government of Canada presented to Parliament a digital security bill to restrict access to social media for children under the age of 16, except on platforms that meet specific child protection standards. The initiative also regulates Artificial Intelligence (IA) systems and creates a supervisory body. Companies that fail to comply with the rules will face fines of up to 10 million Canadian dollars or 3% of their overall income, the figure t…
CANADA INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO MAKE SOCIAL MEDIA, AI CHATBOTS SAFER FOR CHILDREN
Fri 12 June 2026: Canada has introduced legislation that would ban children under 16 from social media platforms and establish a new independent regulator to oversee online safety, an official statement said Wednesday. The bill, known as the Safe Social Media Act, “aims to change that by ensuring that social media services and artificial intelligence […]
Government of Canada - Government introduces legislation to make social media services and AI chatbots safer for children
We have seen the dramatic consequences that online harms can have in our communities. The evidence is clear: online harms are intensifying. Children are especially at risks of online harm, fro. . .
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