Norway to Ban AI in Elementary Schools, Citing Risks to Children's Education
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Will McCurdy
Summary
Norway is implementing a near-ban on AI use in elementary schools for children aged 6-13, starting in late August. Teenagers aged 14-16 will only be allowed to use AI under direct teacher supervision. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre argues that AI could cause young children to miss important educational milestones. This follows Norway's earlier ban on smartphones in schools, as concerns grow globally about AI's impact on children's cognitive and social development.
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Some studies of US children suggest that introducing generative AI into education can erode kids' ability to develop cognitive and social skills.
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