Norway is imposing a near ban on the use of generative AI tools by elementary school pupils while also restricting their use in the education of older children to prevent a negative impact on learning.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere told a press conference that using AI increases the risk that young children skip important steps in their education.
The most important thing in school is that our children learn to read, write and do mathematics, Stoere said, adding that the new standards will be imposed from the new school year beginning in late August.
Facing a broad decline in education test scores, the government in 2024 banned smartphones from schools and has given teachers back more power to enforce discipline in the classroom.