Manitoba To Ban Social Media And AI Chatbots For Youth In Historic Canadian First
In a historic Canadian first, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has announced a sweeping ban on social media and AI chatbots for youth. Inspired by Australia’s aggressive 2025 digital blackout, this landmark 2026 legislation targets tech giants like TikTok and Meta to protect childhood development and mental health. As the “infinite scroll” faces its first major legal hurdle in Canada, we investigate the details and ask the big question: Will Ontario follow suit?