Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming a part of people’s everyday life, but Norway has taken a cautious approach when it comes to children. Norway has decided to ban the use of generative AI tools in schools for students in grades 1 to 7 (under the age of 13) from September. The government says that young children should first develop basic abilities like reading, writing and mathematics. After this decision, Norway has become one of the first countries to take such a step.
New system will be implemented from September
According to the official announcement of the Norwegian government, students of classes 1 to 7 will not be given access to generative AI tools in schools from September. Generally this age group includes children below 13 years of age. The government says that this step has been taken not to completely stop the use of AI in the education system, but to set its limits for younger students. With this decision, Norway has become one of the first countries to impose a comprehensive ban on AI use for underage students.
Emphasis on preserving the foundation of learning
The government believes that children should develop basic abilities like reading, writing and mathematics on their own in the early years. The official statement said that the use of generative AI without adequate understanding can affect important learning processes. According to the government, research has indicated that excessive reliance on AI may lead children to skip important learning stages. Officials also said that younger students may not have yet developed the critical thinking, understanding and self-control needed to use AI properly.
Senior students will get limited relaxation
Under the new guidelines, students aged 13 years and above will gradually be given access to AI tools, but their use will be under the supervision of teachers. The government has also clarified that teachers will be given special training before the widespread use of AI in schools. This decision comes amid other steps being taken by Norway towards controlling the use of technology among children. There is already a ban on mobile phones in classrooms in the country from 2024, while this year itself steps have also been taken to limit social media access for children under 16 years of age. Countries like Australia and Britain are also working on strict policies regarding technology and social media use for children.
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