Norway Blocks Generative AI for Elementary Students, Citing Learning Concerns

Norway will ban generative AI for students aged 6–13, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced June 19, 2026. The policy covers large language models and image generators, with classroom use only under supervision. The government worries that AI tools may undermine foundational literacy and math skills by removing productive struggle. The age 13 threshold aligns with GDPR consent rules. Secondary students retain access.