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Meta, X to Face Moratorium on Users Under 16 With New Canada Bill

Meta, X to Face Moratorium on Users Under 16 With New Canada Bill
Bloomberg Technology Wednesday 10 June 2026, 21:13 UTC By Nojoud Al Mallees 1 min read
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App icons for Meta Platforms Inc. including, Meta AI, WhatsApp and Facebook, left to right, on a smartphone arranged in London, UK, on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. Meta Platforms Inc. risks a temporary European Union ban on the rollout of new policies over how its AI features in WhatsApp, after being hit by the latest probe into Big Tech’s alleged dominance on the continent.

App icons for Meta Platforms Inc. including, Meta AI, WhatsApp and Facebook, left to right, on a smartphone arranged in London, UK, on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. Meta Platforms Inc. risks a temporary European Union ban on the rollout of new policies over how its AI features in WhatsApp, after being hit by the latest probe into Big Tech’s alleged dominance on the continent.
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