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Google says commercial quantum computing applications arriving within five years
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6m ago
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Google aims to introduce commercial quantum computing applications within five years, challenging predictions of a 20-year wait by Nvidia's Jensen Huang. Google's quantum lead, Hartmut Neven, anticipates breakthroughs in materials science, drug development, and energy alternatives. While investors and experts are uncertain about the timeline, Google has made significant advancements with its quantum chips. The company has demonstrated solving complex problems faster than classical computers, aiming to achieve real-world applications soon.
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Amazon unveils its first quantum computing chip
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5m ago
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Amazon's cloud-computing arm, AWS, introduced its first quantum computing chip, Ocelot, aiming to enhance quantum error correction by up to 90%. This marks a significant development in quantum computing, although practical, commercial systems remain years away. The chip, a prototype for error correction testing, signifies Amazon's strides in quantum technology, joining peers like Microsoft and Google in addressing quantum challenges. Despite progress, industry skepticism persists regarding error reduction solutions in quantum systems.
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Meet the four musketeers of India’s quantum computing dream
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10m ago
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The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai, India has successfully tested a six qubit quantum computer. This achievement is a significant milestone for India, which is currently lagging behind in the global race for quantum computing. TIFR is working towards further optimizing and improving the system before it becomes fully operational. The project is a result of collaboration between TIFR, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). The National Mission on Quantum Technologies and Applications, launched by the Indian government, aims to make India globally competitive in quantum computing within the next five years.
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Elon Musk impressed by Google's new quantum computing chip, Sundar Pichai says..
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8m ago
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Elon Musk expressed admiration for Google's new Willow quantum computing chip, which has the potential for practical applications in various fields. Google claims that Willow can significantly reduce errors when scaling up and outperformed a leading supercomputer in benchmark tests. Musk and Google CEO Sundar Pichai engaged in a discussion about the future of quantum computing and the possibility of a quantum cluster in space. This conversation followed Musk's criticism of Google's previous acquisitions in the AI field and his concerns about the potential dangers of AI.
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Microsoft unveils chip, claiming quantum computers are just years away, not decades
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5m ago
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Microsoft has unveiled a new chip, the Majorana 1, signaling that quantum computing may be just years away, not decades, as once thought. This development, rivaling efforts by Google and IBM, uses the Majorana fermion particle for stability and reduced errors. Though possessing fewer qubits than competitors, its reduced error rates may require fewer for broad applications. This innovation suggests quantum computing could revolutionize fields like medicine and pose challenges to current cybersecurity systems.
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Microsoft, Quantinuum claim breakthrough in quantum computing
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1y ago
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Microsoft and Quantinuum have made progress in advancing the reliability of quantum computers, bringing them closer to commercial viability. With tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and IBM racing to perfect quantum computing, this achievement is significant. Quantum computers have the potential to perform scientific calculations that would take millions of years on traditional computers. However, the fundamental unit of quantum computers, called a qubit, is prone to data errors. Microsoft and Quantinuum have developed an error-correction algorithm that yields about four reliable qubits from 30 physical ones, which is the best ratio ever achieved. Microsoft plans to release this technology to its cloud computing customers in the near future.
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Google’s quantum boost doesn’t really compute
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7m ago
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Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has seen its stock rise by nearly 12% since the announcement of its new in-house chip called Willow, designed to power quantum computing. Quantum computing uses qubits to perform complex calculations, potentially enabling advancements in areas such as medicine, weather forecasting, and data encryption. However, commercial use of quantum computing is still a long way off. The news has sparked investor interest, and while it doesn't address Google's other challenges, it serves as a reminder of the company's technical capabilities. The company's focus remains on maintaining its dominant position in highly commercial search use cases.
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Google announces quantum computing chip breakthrough
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8m ago
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Google has unveiled a quantum computing chip, code-named Willow, which promises to take practical quantum computing closer to reality. The chip can perform in minutes what leading supercomputers would take 10 septillion years to complete. This breakthrough brings quantum computing a step closer to solving unsolvable problems including fusion power and climate change. While a quantum computer capable of tackling such challenges is still years away, this development marks significant progress in that direction. The chip's ability to reduce computational errors exponentially as it scales up is a crucial advancement in quantum computing that has eluded researchers for decades.
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India has the second-highest open access quantum computing users after US, says IBM executive
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1y ago
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India is the second largest country in terms of open access quantum computing users, with around 77,000 users, according to Jay Gambetta, VP of IBM Quantum. Gambetta sees significant potential for India to become a pioneer in quantum computing, particularly in areas such as sustainability, energy, and logistics. While India leads in terms of adoption, it is not yet leading in terms of investment. Gambetta met with faculty members from top Indian universities and industry leaders to discuss research collaboration and potential partnerships. IBM Quantum has also provided significant support to India's National Quantum Mission and has seen a growing interest in quantum computing within the country.
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Quantum computers may soon outclass traditional ones, says IBM fellow
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9m ago
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IBM's Vice President of Quantum, Jay M. Gambetta, believes that quantum computers may achieve a quantum advantage over classical ones in the next few years. This will require improving hardware and platforms, as well as developing new algorithms specifically designed for quantum systems. Gambetta stated that current quantum computers have reached a stage where they cannot be simulated using classical computers, allowing researchers to explore meaningful scientific problems. IBM aims to build a 100,000-qubit system by 2033, and Gambetta emphasized that hardware advances must be balanced with algorithmic innovations to unlock practical quantum computing.
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IIT Madras launches Centre of Excellence for Silicon Photonics in collaboration with MeitY
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1y ago
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The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched a Silicon Photonics Research Centre of Excellence (CoE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). The Silicon Photonics CoE-CPPICS aims to achieve self-sufficiency and promote product commercialization through startups within the next five years. This center is focused on advancing Silicon Photonics Technology for applications such as Quantum Computation, Quantum Key Distribution, Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, 5G/6G, and more. The center is also emphasizing industry participation and technology transfer to the industry.
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