{"slug": "norway-bans-generative-ai-tools-in-elementary-schools-to-protect-kids-basic", "title": "Norway bans generative AI tools in elementary schools to protect kids' basic learning skills", "summary": "Norway will ban generative AI tools in elementary schools starting in late August, with students in grades 1 through 7 prohibited from using AI at all and secondary schools allowing it only under supervision. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated the policy is intended to ensure children first learn basic skills like reading, writing, and math.", "body_md": "Norway is banning generative AI tools in elementary schools starting in late August. Students in grades 1 through 7 won't be allowed to use AI at all; secondary schools will permit it only under supervision. Prime Minister Stoere says children must first \"learn to read, write, and do math.\"\n\nThe article [Norway bans generative AI tools in elementary schools to protect kids' basic learning skills](https://the-decoder.com/norway-bans-generative-ai-tools-in-elementary-schools-to-protect-kids-basic-learning-skills/) appeared first on [The Decoder](https://the-decoder.com).", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/norway-bans-generative-ai-tools-in-elementary-schools-to-protect-kids-basic", "canonical_source": "https://the-decoder.com/norway-bans-generative-ai-tools-in-elementary-schools-to-protect-kids-basic-learning-skills/", "published_at": "2026-06-19 18:45:10+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-06-19 19:09:18.573680+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["generative-ai", "ai-policy", "ai-safety"], "entities": ["Norway", "Jonas Gahr Støre"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/norway-bans-generative-ai-tools-in-elementary-schools-to-protect-kids-basic", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/norway-bans-generative-ai-tools-in-elementary-schools-to-protect-kids-basic.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/norway-bans-generative-ai-tools-in-elementary-schools-to-protect-kids-basic.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/norway-bans-generative-ai-tools-in-elementary-schools-to-protect-kids-basic.jsonld"}}