Manitoba will ban youth from using social media and AI chatbots, Premier Wab Kinew announced on Saturday.
The proposed law protecting youth from the harmful effects of social media will be the first of its kind in Canada.
The premier said the platforms are intentionally designed to get people "addicted to the infinite scroll," contributing to mental health issues like anxiety and depression.
WATCH | Manitoba government vows to fight social media giants: Manitoba aims for first-in-Canada ban on social media, AI chatbots | Duration 1:18 Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said social media platforms are "doing these very awful things to kids all in the name of a few likes," and he's vowing to fight back by banning youth from using these platforms, along with AI chatbots.
Indonesia and Vietnam have followed suit by implementing their own age restrictions since Australia enacted its ban.
Non-binding resolutions passed at the federal Liberals' party convention earlier this month calling on the government to set age restrictions on social media and artificial intelligence chatbots.
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