Canada's new AI chatbot and social media regulation bill, prompted by a school shooting, faces criticism for potential loopholes and a lengthy implementation. Experts doubt its effectiveness, citing the ease of circumventing restrictions and the risk of pushing children to less safe platforms. The government aims to balance privacy with safety, but challenges remain in practical enforcement.

OTTAWA - The Liberal government’s new online safety legislation would force social media to block access for kids under 16, though platforms will be able to obtain an exemption if

OTTAWA: The Canadian government introduced a new digital safety bill on Wednesday that would ban social media for children under 16 with exemptions for platforms that meet…