- Norway bans AI tools for young children.
- This restriction will protect children’s basic learning abilities.
- AI use by students 13+ will be monitored.
- Canada also bans children on AI, social media.
AI Ban In Norway: After social media, now AI chatbots have also started being banned for children. Starting with this, Norway has banned generative AI tools in the classroom for children from first to seventh class. Usually the age of such children is up to 13 years. In the announcement from the government, it has been said that children from class one to seven will not be given access to generative AI tools. This order will come into effect from September this year. Let us tell you that before this, England and Australia too have banned social media for children below 15-16 years of age.
Why was AI banned?
The Norwegian government says that this ban has been imposed to protect the foundational learning skills of children. The government believes that AI can help children in their studies in some cases, but young children should first learn reading, writing and maths etc. without the help of AI. Research has shown that indiscriminate use of generative AI in schools puts children at risk of skipping important stages of their learning and children do not have the critical thinking required to use AI responsibly.
What are the rules for children over 13 years of age?
The ban on AI tools will apply to children below 13 years of age, but children older than this will also not get free access. Students above 13 years of age will be able to use AI tools, but their use will be monitored. Besides, school teachers will also be given training regarding AI. Let us tell you that mobile phones are already banned in the schools here. Now after banning AI, preparations are underway to lock social media for children below 16 years of age.
Canada is also preparing to ban AI chatbots
Like Norway, Canada is also preparing to ban social media and AI chatbots for children. A new law will be brought for this. The government says that social media platforms and AI chatbots are designed to keep users constantly engaged and this has a negative impact on the mental health of children.
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