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        "id": 1816277,
        "msgid": "norway-to-ban-primary-school-students-from-using-generative-ai-1782114985",
        "date": "2026-06-22 14:29:47",
        "title": "Norway to Ban Primary School Students from Using Generative AI",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Norwegian government will prohibit primary school students from using generative AI tools starting in the 2026 academic year, arguing it could hinder fundamental learning. The ban applies to children aged 6 to 13, with restricted supervised use for 14- to 16-year-olds. This policy extends Norway's ongoing efforts to limit digital technology in education, following a 2024 ban on smartphones in schools.",
        "content": "<p>The Norwegian government will ban the use of generative artificial\nintelligence (AI) by primary school students starting from the new\nacademic year beginning at the end of August 2026. The policy applies to\nstudents in grades one through seven, or children aged 6 to 13 years.\nThe government assessed that the use of generative AI could cause\nchildren to skip crucial stages in the learning process. Norwegian Prime\nMinister Jonas Gahr St\u00f8re stated that schools need to prioritise\nfundamental skills such as reading, writing, and arithmetic over\ndependence on AI technology. Restrictions on AI use will also be imposed\non students aged 14 to 16, who will only be permitted to use generative\nAI under teacher supervision. Meanwhile, teenagers aged 17 and above can\ncontinue to use AI independently, provided they emphasise responsible\nusage. This latest policy continues the Norwegian government\u2019s measures\nto limit the use of digital technology in educational settings. In 2024,\nthe country banned the use of smartphones in schools. The government\nreported that the smartphone ban yielded several positive impacts,\nincluding a decrease in bullying cases, improved student academic\nperformance, and reduced visits to psychological services related to\nmental health issues. These effects were most pronounced among female\nstudents. Beyond restricting AI in schools, the Norwegian government is\nalso preparing regulations to prohibit children under the age of 16 from\nusing social media. The draft regulation is scheduled to be submitted to\nparliament before the end of the year and will follow a similar approach\nto that already implemented in Australia.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/norway-to-ban-primary-school-students-from-using-generative-ai-1782114985",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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