Norway Bans AI Use in Elementary Schools, Citing Education Risks
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced a policy to generally ban generative AI use in elementary schools, effective from the new school year starting late August 2026. Children aged 6 to 13 will not be allowed to use AI, while those 14 to 16 may use it only under teacher supervision. The government also plans legislation requiring municipalities to provide paper textbooks, reversing a long-standing digital-first policy.