Manitoba Leads on AI and Cybersecurity | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Manitoba is taking bold steps to protect its citizens in the digital age, hosting public forums to shape policies on AI and online safety—starting with kids, data, and adapting fast to tech’s rapid evolution. Building on earlier moves like banning social media for teens and restricting phones in schools, the province just passed a major AI and cybersecurity law. A former teacher turned minister cites a chilling case where violent AI content was flagged months before a real-life shooting—proof that guardrails must be smart and flexible. While the federal government drafts its own social media…