Canada Targets AI Copyright Rules While Weighing Social Media Age Restrictions — Web Summit - Deadline

The Canadian government is preparing new rules that would require AI systems to compensate copyright holders when their work is used in training data, according to a report from Deadline. The government is also considering introducing age restrictions for social media platforms. The announcement was made at the Web Summit conference in Canada.

Details of the proposed copyright rules have not been finalized. The government said it is consulting with stakeholders including publishers, artists, AI companies, and legal experts. The social media age restrictions are being considered separately, with no specific age limit announced.

The move comes amid growing international debate over AI training data and copyright. Canada's approach is still in early stages, with no timeline for legislation.