Norway's Ministry of Education has announced it will implement restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence in schools starting from the new academic year.
The ministry stated in its announcement that international research shows a significant decline in the basic skills of Norwegian students, including reading. It was noted that during the same period, the use of artificial intelligence at primary and lower secondary school levels has increased.
A Gradual Approach Will Be Adopted
In response to these developments, Norwegian authorities announced that students in grades 1-7 will not be given access to AI tools. For grades 8-10, the use of artificial intelligence will be implemented in a "gradual and cautious" manner.
It was emphasized that students at the high school level need to "learn to use AI appropriately."
"They Must First Learn to Read, Write, and Do Arithmetic"
In her assessment of the matter, Norwegian Minister of Education Kari Nessa Nordtun said that students must learn to read, write, and do arithmetic before using artificial intelligence.
Nordtun stated, "We must not repeat the mistake made with the introduction of digital devices among the youngest students, which was done without critical evaluation."