As countries including Canada move toward social media bans in an attempt to keep youths safe online, tech companies are in a tug of war over who should be the

Nations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain, France, and others are considering…

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.

Canada's proposed online harms bill would ban social media for under-16s but lets platforms apply for exemptions by proving safety measures for young users.

To help ensure young people stay safe online, we need a practical, centralized framework that verifies the ages of people using our apps.

As countries including Canada move toward social media bans in an attempt to keep youths safe online, tech companies are in a tug of war over who should be the

The law would likely apply to American tech companies like Meta and Snapchat but with exemptions if safety requirements are met. | World News

Proposed legislation would create digital regulator, allow platforms to apply for exemptions if they meet safety rules

Bill C-34, also known as the Safe Social Media Act, would make social media services and some AI chatbot providers responsible for protecting children from online harms....

New legislation puts the burden of proof on companies — not parents — to demonstrate their platforms are safe, mirroring Australia's ban.