ET Q&A: Rules are necessary for AI, but they must support innovation: Henna Virkkunen

As the European Union pushes ahead with its sweeping AI Act, Henna Virkkunen, executive vice-president of the European Commission for tech sovereignty, security and democracy, is clear that the bloc does not see regulation and innovation as opposing forces.

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Trump administration clears over 40,000 for student loan forgiveness: What you need to know about IDR and PSLF eligibility

The Trump administration has identified over 40,000 additional borrowers eligible for federal student loan forgiveness in January, according to a CNBC report citing a recent court filing. The beneficiaries include borrowers under income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). While thousands have received discharge, significant backlogs remain in repayment plan processing and PSLF buyback applications, highlighting both progress and persistent administrative challenges in the federal loan system.

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India’s chance to create AI’s third way: Mozilla Foundation president Mark Surman

There is a huge opportunity for countries like India to step forward and be champions in artificial intelligence by investing in open source and enabling the creation of a third way of AI that is different from Big Tech and China, Mozilla Foundation president Mark Surman said.

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The apprentice: How earn-and-learn pathways are helping US colleges weather a perfect storm, and what you need to know

US colleges are increasingly adopting earn-and-learn apprenticeship pathways to address challenges in enrolment, affordability and workforce readiness. Howard Community College and other institutions are expanding programmes beyond skilled trades into fields like nursing, IT and childcare, offering paid work and credit-bearing credentials. Participation has more than doubled nationally, supported by federal incentives and pay-for-performance funding. Apprenticeships combine structured on-the-job learning with academic instruction, providing debt-free, industry-recognised credentials while integrating workplaces into higher education.

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H-1B visa debate fuels racism against South Asians in the US: Here’s why Indian students and professionals should pay attention

Drawing on reporting by The New York Times, this story examines how the debate over the H-1B visa programme has fuelled a surge in racist rhetoric against South Asians in the United States. While policy concerns around jobs and wages persist, the discourse has increasingly veered into conspiracy theories and hate speech. The article explores what this means for Indian students and professionals who view the H-1B route as central to their global career ambitions.

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Figma partners with Anthropic to launch ‘Code to Canvas’

Figma on Tuesday announced a partnership with Anthropic and unveiled a new feature, “Code to Canvas,” that converts AI-generated code into fully editable designs within Figma.

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US Civil Rights Commission to hear Columbia students in antisemitism probe: Experts and campus representatives to testify

Columbia University students will share their experiences with on-campus antisemitism at a U.S. Commission on Civil Rights listening session. This forum is part of a year-long probe into federal responses to rising antisemitism on college campuses following the October 7th attack. Experts and students from other universities will also testify.

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