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cambridgeindependent. co. uk > news > cambridge-making-progress-in-securing-creative-rights-for-ag-9461724

Cambridge making progress in securing creative rights for age of AI

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (691+ words) Cambridge University Press & Assessment, which supports licensing arrangements that would protect creative industries worldwide, has made significant progress in protecting academic content against unauthorised data and text mining. The model has wider relevance because, over many years, AI companies including…...

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cambridgeindependent. co. uk > news > east-west-rail-consultation-cambridge-east-details-revealed-9461558

East West Rail consultation: Cambridge East details revealed plus a look at new Cambridge entrance and Cambourne station

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1304+ words) A new Cambridge East station would be completed early to allow other services to use it before East West Rail begins, the latest consultation on the railway has revealed. Launched today (Tuesday, 14 April), the consultation provides further details on a…...

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cambridgeindependent. co. uk > news > luxury-menswear-brand-oliver-brown-opens-in-green-street-ca-9460859

Luxury menswear brand Oliver Brown opens in Cambridge

1+ week, 40+ min ago  (201+ words) Oliver Brown, a luxury British tailoring house founded more than 25 years ago in Chelsea, has opened its latest branch, at 5 Green Street, Cambridge. Known for its ready-to-wear, bespoke tailoring and formalwear hire, the heritage brand has celebrated its arrival in…...

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cambridgeindependent. co. uk > news > new-east-anglian-air-ambulance-base-approved-amid-cambridge-9460922

New East Anglian Air Ambulance base approved amid Cambridge Airport closure plan

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (454+ words) Plans for a new, purpose-built East Anglian Air Ambulance base in Cambridgeshire have been approved, with the charity set to launch a fundraising appeal for its construction in the coming weeks. South Cambridgeshire District Council has approved the charity's application…...

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cambridgeindependent. co. uk > news > blue-plaque-to-honour-cambridge-coach-who-sent-50-athletes-t-9460594

Blue Plaque to honour Cambridge coach who sent 50 athletes to the Olympics

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (747+ words) The latest Blue Plaque will be unveiled in Cambridge today (Wednesday) to honour Alex Nelson, an amateur and world professional champion runner who became the most successful athletics coach in British history. Nelson (1871-1944) coached 50 Olympians, who collectively won 17 medals, including…...

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cambridgeindependent. co. uk > news > brain-inspired-nanoelectric-breakthrough-could-slash-ai-ene-9459527

Brain-inspired nanoelectric breakthrough "could slash AI energy use

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (726+ words) After years of unsuccessful attempts, a new type of nanoelectronic device that mimicks the human brain has been created in a breakthrough that could dramatically cut the energy used by artificial intelligence hardware. University of Cambridge-led researchers developed a form…...

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cambridgeindependent. co. uk > sport > report-u-s-dealt-late-sucker-punch-against-promotion-rivals-9460338

Report: U's dealt late sucker-punch against promotion rivals

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (732+ words) Cambridge United suffered late disappointment in this evening's 1-1 draw at home with fellow League Two promotion hopefuls Swindon Town. The U's were much the better of the two sides under the Cledara Abbey Stadium lights, yet they only had Ben…...

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cambridgeindependent. co. uk > news > arrest-made-as-thousands-of-pounds-stolen-in-overnight-burgl-9458396

Arrest made as thousands of pounds stolen in overnight burglary at Post Office in Cambridge

4+ week, 18+ hour ago  (102+ words) Thousands of pounds in cash were stolen in a burglary at the King's Hedges Road Post Office in Cambridge overnight. Police have made one arrest and have appealed for anyone with information or footage to get in touch. A spokesperson…...

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cambridgeindependent. co. uk > news > next-generation-of-ai-systems-could-open-door-to-cyber-mani-9457530

Next generation of AI systems "could open door to cyber manipulation

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (703+ words) A University of Cambridge researcher has warned that the next generation of artificial intelligence systems could open the door to new forms of cyber manipulation. Research by Ph D student Hanna Foerster indicated that the technology - designed to control computers…...

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cambridgeindependent. co. uk > business > finalists-for-the-2026-cambridge-independent-science-and-tec-9457875

Finalists for the 2026 Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards are revealed

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (487+ words) The finalists for the 2026 Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards can now be revealed. Hundreds of nominations were made to the awards, which are now in their ninth year, reflecting the enormous breadth of talent and achievements across science and…...