Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said on the 19th the government will ban generative AI use by primary school pupils to prevent negative effects on learning. Under the plan, children aged 6–13 will in principle be prohibited from using AI tools; 14–16-year-olds may use them only under strict teacher supervision; 17–19-year-old upper-secondary students will be taught appropriate use to prepare for higher education and the workplace. The measures take effect from the new school year start

2026-06-20

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said on the 19th the government will ban generative AI use by primary school pupils to prevent negative effects on learning. Under the plan, children aged 6–13 will in principle be prohibited from using AI tools; 14–16-year-olds may use them only under strict teacher supervision; 17–19-year-old upper-secondary students will be taught appropriate use to prepare for higher education and the workplace. The measures take effect from the new school year starting at the end of August.