Canada’s Safe Social Media Act bans under-16s and regulates AI
- Source
- Reuters
- Time
- 11:52 PM
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- 94/100
Canada has introduced the Safe Social Media Act, a legislative framework designed to prohibit individuals under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms. The bill requires technology companies to implement effective age-verification systems to ensure compliance, moving the primary responsibility for digital safety from parents to the service providers.
This initiative aligns with a broader international trend of governments attempting to address the potential psychological and social risks associated with early social media use. The legislation also establishes new regulatory requirements for artificial intelligence and algorithmic systems used by digital platforms.