Norway nearly bans generative AI for elementary students

Reuters, carried by The Economic Times, reported that Norway is imposing strict rules on generative AI in schools after a decline in education test scores and concerns that young students could skip core learning steps. Pupils aged 6 to 13 generally will not use AI, students aged 14 to 16 can use tools cautiously under teacher supervision, and upper-secondary students will learn appropriate use. The government also plans to fund more books in classrooms, reversing some of the tablet-led shift that began after Norway adopted computers and iPads in schools.

Key details: Published June 19, 2026 at 14:59 UTC, Norway plans a near ban on generative AI for pupils aged 6 to 13, Lower-secondary students can use AI cautiously under teacher supervision, The rules are set to begin with the new school year in late August.

Why it matters: School AI policy is shifting from guidance to hard restrictions, and Norway is tying the AI debate directly to reading, writing, math, and classroom-device rules.