Canadian premier wants to ban social media and AI chatbots for kids in Manitoba

Engadget4/26/2026 – 4/27/2026

Summary

Manitoba's premier, Wab Kinew, announced a proposal to ban social media and AI chatbots for youth in the province, potentially making it the first in Canada to do so. Kinew expressed concerns about the negative impact of these platforms on children, stating that their attention and childhoods should not be exploited for profit. Details regarding the age restrictions, implementation timeline, and enforcement of the proposed ban have not been clarified. Additionally, the Liberal Party of Canada has recently supported proposals to restrict social media and AI chatbot use for individuals under 16.

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