Event Brief
Canada bans social media for under-16s
Filed: Jun 11, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: Canada announced a bill banning social media use for people under 16 and adding safety expectations for AI chatbot services.
WHO: Canada
WHAT: Announced a bill banning social media for anyone under 16 and adding safety expectations for AI chatbot services
WHEN: Jun 10, 2026 at 6:29 PM ET
WHERE: Canada
WHY: To regulate social media access for people under 16 and set new safety expectations for AI chatbot services.
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