Norway has integrated AI literacy into the primary school curriculum and launched free “AI for All” courses available to the existing workforce to prevent a digital divide. The government has committed to reforming education programmes at all levels to prepare citizens and workers for AI-driven change.
Six national research centres on artificial intelligence began operating in 2025, supported by NOK 62 million in government funding covering 25 industrial PhD projects and five public-sector PhD projects. The Digital Compass 2030 framework targets 80% of the population having advanced digital skills by 2030.
Who it affects: Primary school pupils, adult learners, and the existing workforce seeking free public digital and AI training.
What is notably missing: Curriculum integration appears partial rather than comprehensive; the evidence does not establish a binding statutory mandate specifying content standards or assessment methods. The free public courses are available but do not carry a legal right to training or employer obligation.