News and analysis on quantum computing: hardware, software, companies, and the business of the quantum sector.
Chicago's new executive order on data centers lacks a clear definition of what constitutes a data center, complicating regulatory measures. Mayor Brandon Johnson faces…
Oracle's partnership with Quantinuum introduces a quantum computer within its Cloud Infrastructure, aiming to enhance hybrid workloads. Unlike AWS or Azure, this arrangement co-locates…
D-Wave's recent paper in Nature reveals a significant advance in error correction, showing a 99.9% fidelity using dual-rail erasure qubits. This architecture aims to…
Researchers at Michigan developed a device that directs electron flow using light, based on principles of quantum interference control established in the 1990s. While…
Illinois' Quantum and Microelectronics Park is home to various quantum computing approaches including PsiQuantum's ambitious plans for a utility-scale machine and IBM's operational commitments.…
Quantum computing faces a trust issue: results from quantum processors often can't be verified by classical computers. Recent achievements by IBM and partners Algorithmiq…
In 2025, researchers proposed a nanoscale anodized aluminum oxide, touted as "transparent aluminum," but it differs greatly from ALON armor used in military applications.…
A team from Copenhagen and CU Boulder developed a harmonic parity qubit, enabling control over odd harmonics in a superconducting circuit. This advancement aims…
Infleqtion will deploy its Sqale neutral-atom quantum computer at the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park by 2027. What 50 logical qubits actually means, why…
On August 1, OpenAI unveiled "Astra," a model that solved ten long-standing mathematical problems, including group theory's non-sofic groups. However, concerns arise over Astra's…
PsiQuantum is investing $250,000 in local educational institutions in Southeast Chicago to support STEM programs and workforce development for its future quantum computing campus.…
IBM Quantum has reported a cumulative quantum revenue of $1 billion, highlighting its long-term commitment to the field. However, this figure, which includes grants,…
On July 1, 2026, AMPERA unveiled the world's first full-scale, 3D-printed nuclear reactor module using silicon carbide and a thorium fuel cycle, raising questions…
On July 19, 2026, the Cour des Comptes highlighted predation threats to French quantum companies from foreign entities, emphasizing the risk of losing valuable…
In December, a BIS team tested post-quantum signatures in TARGET2, successfully rejecting forged transfers but facing challenges with increased signature sizes impacting performance. While…
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