Norway will ban generative AI use for children aged 6–13 in schools starting late August, with students aged 14–16 permitted to use it only under teacher supervision. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre cited concerns that AI causes children to skip foundational learning steps in reading, writing, and math. The move follows Norway's 2024 smartphone ban, which showed measurable benefits including reduced bullying and improved grades. Norway is also pursuing social media restrictions for under-16s. Internationally, the UK and several EU states are considering similar measures, while the US Senate advanced the GUARD Act targeting AI companions for minors. Critics note that school-hours bans cannot address home use, and no country has yet solved enforcement of age restrictions on AI tools outside institutional settings.
