Nova Scotia tech experts say a landmark U.S. ruling holding Meta and YouTube liable for harm to children could spark similar changes in Canada.
Giles Crouch, a Nova Scotia researcher, compares the ruling to the 'Big Tobacco moment' for social media giants. The verdict could push governments to regulate these platforms, following Australia's ban on social media for children under 16. Unplugged Canada, a local group, advocates for a minimum age for social media use nationwide. Parents are urged to delay children's access to these platforms until they're older.