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The Canadian government is exploring the possibility of implementing age limitations for AI chatbots. Evan Solomon, Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, highlighted concerns regarding children’s access to these technologies during the Govern or Be Governed conference in Montreal. The government is considering legislation and has initiated a 30-day task force to better understand AI’s implications and regulation. This initiative includes a public questionnaire, which has already gathered over 6,500 responses. The discussions are partly driven by tragic incidents involving AI chatbots, such as a child’s suicide after interacting with an AI on Character.AI, prompting lawsuits against several AI companies.