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Canadian premier wants to ban social media and AI chatbots for kids in Manitoba
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced plans to ban social media and AI chatbots for youth in the province, aiming to protect children from exploitation for profit. While specific details like age restrictions and enforcement methods are unclear, the proposal follows similar discussions and actions in other parts of Canada and globally. A recent poll suggests that such bans may not be entirely effective in preventing teen access.
Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds
A study by the Molly Rose Foundation found that 61% of Australian children aged 12-15 continue to use social media platforms banned for their age group, questioning the effectiveness of the country's new regulations. Many children reported easily bypassing the ban, and the Australian government is investigating platforms like TikTok and Meta for non-compliance, with potential penalties up to A$49.5 million.