Canada introduces new rules to protect children online

Reading

Read this text and listen to it at the same time. If you don’t know a word click it to see explanation, hear pronunciation or add it to vocabulary.

Canada made a new law about social media on Wednesday. It could stop children under 16 from using these sites.

Officials said platforms must be safe for young users. The law covers content like self-harm or hate speech.

A new group called the Digital Safety Commission will start. This group will help make sure platforms follow the rules.

Many other countries are also making similar rules. They want to protect children on social media platforms too.

The new law also looks at rules for AI chatbots. Canada will learn from Australia's experience with these laws.

Answer the questions to the text. Speak or write, you choose. AI will assess your answers.

What new law did Canada make?

Canada made a new law about social media.

What is the age limit for children using social media under the new law?

The law could stop children under 16 from using these sites.

What will the Digital Safety Commission do?

The Digital Safety Commission will help make sure platforms follow the rules.

Look at the article image and describe what you see on it. You may either speak or write your answer there.

Discuss this article with your AI tutor to practice. Your tutor will help you with vocabulary and grammar.

Read a new article every day and
discuss it with AI at lingolette.com