# Norwegian Institute of Public Health

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-16**: Norway announces generative AI ban for elementary schools — The government reveals a ban on generative AI tools for elementary students starting fall 2026, alongside a funding increase for physical books.
- **2026-05**: Norway proposes social media age limit of 16 — The Norwegian government announces its intention to set a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts.
- **2025-12**: Australia passes social media ban for under-16s — Australia becomes the first country to legislate a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts.
- **2024**: Norway bans smartphones in classrooms — Students are required to lock up their devices during school hours. A later study shows bullying decreased and grade point averages improved.
- **2024**: Australia bans smartphones from schools — Facing declining test scores, the Australian government enforces a smartphone ban and strengthens teacher disciplinary powers.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Norway's K-12 AI Ban: $0 for Generative AI Tools, Books Get Funding Boost
2026-08-05 06:54:32 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 1

Norway is banning generative AI for elementary students and channeling funds toward physical books instead of tablets. This major policy shift, backed by evidence from the country's 2024 smartphone ban, directly challenges the edtech industry's K-12 growth prospects.
Full story: https://getedtechbrief.com/story/norway-k12-ai-ban-books-funding-boost

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