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Federal grants to attend college are now available to people in prison, but with few Pa. colleges stepping up, the number of students is small.

Government use of generative AI comes with risks, including the possibility of convincing-looking fake images, that could erode public trust. Pittsburgh hasn’t released its rules, and Allegheny County is just starting.

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Despite improvements in financial aid, earning a degree in prison remains difficult

Federal grants to attend college are now available to people in prison, but with few Pa. colleges stepping up, the number of students is small.
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