# Ask HN: Norway bans AI in elementary schools > Source: > Published: 2026-06-25 23:24:59+00:00 Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login Ask HN: Norway bans AI in elementary schools 3 points by mellosty 38 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | 3 comments What is your opinion on this? Norway banned smart phones and now AI. > Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre argues that using AI could increase the risk that young children miss important steps in their education. wasting_time 17 minutes ago | next [–] Discussed at length: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48600093 reply al_borland 23 minutes ago | prev | next [–] It shocks me that anyone would be giving AI to elementary school kids, so I think this is good. reply toomuchtodo 17 minutes ago | prev [–] Excellent news for child health and development. reply Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact