About this episode

Alison discusses Canada's proposed social media legislation with Mike Farwell, focusing on its implications for children under 16.

Alison chats with Mike Farwell of News Radio 570 about last week's federal announcement that would impose restrictions on social media companies and AI chatbots, particularly for kids under 16. If you enjoy our content, please help support us by following our podcast and giving us a review! Email us at: pandppodcastmds@gmail.com Find Dr. Yeung on Instagram @thesmartphoneeffectmd Parenting Resources created by Dr. Alison Yeung can be found at https://linktr.ee/thesmartphoneeffectmd Please note the information shared on this podcast is for general education only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.

People in this episode

Host: Alison Yeung

Guest: Mike Farwell

Topics covered

• social media legislation
• children's safety
• AI chatbots
• parenting
• health

Keywords

• social media
• legislation
• children
• AI chatbots
• parenting resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: News Radio 570

Places: Canada

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