Manitoba’s social media ban could bar teachers using YouTube in the classroom, says Kinew – CBC

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his province’s ban on social media and AI chatbots for kids will likely bar teachers using YouTube in the classroom — a move that comes as the federal government continues to deliberate over whether to enact its own restrictions. “One of the examples people ask about is teachers using YouTube in the classroom. Is that going to be allowed? Right now I think my answer would be no,” Kinew said in an interview with CBC’s The House, airing on Saturday. “Even YouTube Kids has some of those addictive features like autoplay and the recommendation engine attached to them,” Kinew told host Catherine Cullen. The premier noted that if YouTube can create a version of its product without those features, it could be allowable “with supervision, of course, for a younger age group.” Manitoba’s social media and AI chatbot ban for kids, unveiled last month , would be the first of its kind in Canada. The province has said Manitobans can expect to see the first phase roll out in schools, like it did with cellphones in 2024. WATCH | Manitoba government vows to fight social media giants: Manitoba aims for first-in-Canada ban on social media
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