The Canadian government has introduced legislation aimed at restricting social media access for children under 16 years old while also implementing new regulations for artificial intelligence chatbots.

The proposed legislation represents Canada's latest attempt to address concerns about young people's exposure to social media platforms and their potential harmful effects on youth development and mental health.

This legislative effort follows an earlier initiative by the Canadian government to encourage technology companies to better protect young users. That previous attempt faced significant opposition from civil liberties organizations, who raised concerns about potential overreach and restrictions on digital rights.

The new bill also includes provisions for regulating AI chatbots, though specific details about these regulations were not immediately available. The inclusion of AI oversight suggests the government is taking a broader approach to digital platform regulation beyond just social media restrictions.

The legislation will need to pass through Canada's parliamentary process before becoming law. Technology companies and civil rights groups are expected to closely monitor the bill's progress and may provide input during the legislative review process.