Many Canadians support banning social media, AI chatbots for children under 16, poll shows
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Many Canadians support banning social media, AI chatbots for children under 16, poll shows
ANJA KARADEGLIJA
OTTAWA
THE CANADIAN PRESS
PUBLISHED MAY 7, 2026
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More than 80 per cent of respondents said they are concerned about the potential negative impact social media and AI chatbots could have on children and teenagers.
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