The federal government is proposing a social media ban for users under 16 in hopes of getting tech companies to make their platforms safer.

Canada will introduce legislation this week to ban social media access for children under 16, addressing online harms and AI issues. | World News

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 Bill C-34 aims to restrict social media access for under-16s while enhancing online safety and accountability measures.