Meta’s new rules for kids should extend to Canada, B.C. attorney general says

VICTORIA - British Columbia's attorney general is urging the social media giant Meta to adopt the same safeguards for Canadian children using its platforms as the company will implement in the United States. Meta recently reached a settlement with American states to address concerns over teen social media addiction, agreeing to implement safety features including time limits, blocking teen access to the apps during certain hours, and removing certain filters.

However, Meta says these measures will not be applied in Canada. The province's attorney general contends Canadian children should receive the same protections, citing numerous lawsuits against social media platforms in the country.