Norway to Impose Near-Total Ban on AI in Primary Schools

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced a near-total ban on the use of AI tools in primary schools, with restrictions on their use for older students. This decision follows a decline in educational test results, and the government has prohibited smartphones in schools since 2024. The new standards will be implemented starting next academic year, prohibiting AI use for students in grades one to seven, while allowing lower secondary students to use it cautiously under teacher supervision. Støre emphasizes the importance of teaching children reading, writing, and arithmetic.