India–Europe push joint AI ecosystem to cut US, China dependence

Europe and India are aligning to build a sovereign and sustainable AI stack that reduces reliance on US and Chinese technology, with deeper collaboration across infrastructure, chips, software and manufacturing, Emmanuel Le Roux, head and CEO of France-based advanced computing firm Bull, told ET.

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Worried about jobs and AI, Americans are heading back to school to stay ahead

Amid a fragile US labour market and growing fears over artificial intelligence, many Americans are returning to school as a strategic safeguard. A survey by the American College of Education found most reenrolled to boost pay or protect job stability, with automation concerns rising sharply, even among managers and business owners.

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The confidence lie: How corporate America forces workers to fake certainty while doubt eats away at their careers

A national survey of 1,000 full-time US employees reveals a widening gap between projected confidence and private doubt in modern workplaces. While 43% report impostor feelings, 66% feel pressured to appear more certain than they are. The findings expose a culture of “confidence theater” that stifles growth, fuels burnout, and quietly undermines career advancement.

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Harvard to introduce Urban Studies track for undergraduates: Students to explore urbanisation, culture, and global systems

Harvard University is launching a new Urban Studies track. This academic pathway will allow students to explore cities from local to global scales. The program combines history, literature, and data analysis. It aims to provide a structured approach for students interested in urban issues. This initiative follows years of student and faculty advocacy.

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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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