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TORONTO (AP) \u2014 Canada introduced legislation on Wednesday that could bar children younger than 16 from having social media accounts unless the companies show they can make their platforms safe.<\/p>\n

Canada is joining a growing global effort<\/a> to tighten safety protections. Canadian government officials said social media platforms can obtain an exemption if they have put in place sufficient safeguards.<\/p>\n

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