Canada's Liberal government introduces under-16 social media ban, new AI strategy, and privacy reforms
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The Liberal government of Canada introduced a series of digital regulations in the last two weeks of the parliamentary sitting, including Bill C-34 which would force social media platforms to block access for kids under 16, a new AI strategy, a long-awaited privacy bill, and a move to block new rules requiring streamers to fund Canadian content. The article breaks down these policy changes and what they mean for Canadians.
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Platforms will be able to obtain an exemption
The Liberal government made a series of moves related to AI and digital regulation.
It introduced a new AI strategy, a bill requiring social media platforms to ban kids under 16 and a long-awaited privacy bill.
It also moved to block new rules requiring streamers to help fund Canadian content.
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