Policy resolutions on minimum age for social media and AI chatbots
The Liberal Party of Canada is set to debate policy resolutions at its national convention that propose a minimum age of 16 for accessing social media and AI chatbots. The resolutions aim to address concerns about the impact of these technologies on children and youth, including issues like cyberbullying, harmful AI interactions, and mental health risks. The proposals also suggest establishing a digital safety body to monitor compliance and enforce penalties for underage access.
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