Canada Considers AI Copyright and Social Media Age Restrictions Amid Safety Concerns
The Canadian government is developing new regulations concerning AI copyright and social media age restrictions. At the Web Summit in Vancouver, Evan Solomon, Canada's Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, announced plans to address how copyright holders should be compensated when their work is used by AI systems. Additionally, the government is considering age restrictions on social media platforms, similar to measures in Manitoba and Australia. These initiatives are part of a broader effort to enhance safety protocols for AI and social media, following incidents like the Tumbler Ridge tragedy, where an AI system failed to alert law enforcement about a flagged account. 
