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QClairvoyance's quantum chemistry bet: Transitioning from research to pharma partnerships
QClairvoyance Quantum Labs has performed chemically precise simulations of eight small molecules on an actual quantum computer, marking progress towards drug discovery applications.
Tech Mahindra Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 33% YoY to Rs 1,586 crore; co declares Rs 15/share dividend, 1:1 bonus issue
Tech Mahindra Q2 Results: Along with the earnings, Tech Mahindra's board declared an interim dividend of Rs 15 per equity share of face value Rs 5 each, equivalent to 300%, for the financial year 2026-27. It also approved a 1:1 bonus issue, under which shareholders will receive one bonus equity share for every existing equity share held, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
IBM executive warns of risk of quantum computing hacks
Organisations are unprepared for the risks posed by quantum computing, IBM's Europe and Africa vice-Wednesday, referring to the high-speed technology that could crack security encryptions and enable large-scale cyberattacks. I would say less than 10 percent today," Curioni said on the sidelines of a London conference organised by the American technology pioneer.
Google Gemini 4 Argon rollout begins: Price, features and how to get the AI that's 'built to solve your hardest problems'
Google has introduced Gemini 4 Argon, an advanced AI model tailored for tackling intricate, real-world challenges. Developers can access this model through the API integrated within the AI Studio and Gemini platform. Various businesses have leveraged Argon to enhance productivity across areas such as coding, finance, legal affairs, and cybersecurity.
Flipkart alumni seek Esop buyout; Local sourcing for ISM 2.0
Former Flipkart executives are seeking a full cash-out of vested Esops. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
AI major cybersecurity challenge, but also offers tools for defenders: Thales Chairman
Artificial Intelligence has significantly changed the speed and nature of cyberattacks, creating challenges for cybersecurity. Companies now face threats not only from cybercriminals but also from state actors targeting critical systems. Thales executives emphasized the need for integrated cybersecurity strategies to address growing complexities and vulnerabilities. New AI-powered solutions and partnerships aim to enhance protection against evolving cyber threats effectively.
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Gemini 4 Argon launched: Google's new AI model can now write up to 1 million words in a single response, here is who can access it and benchmark scores
Gemini 4: Google has launched Gemini 4 Argon, a new frontier AI model built for long, complex tasks in coding, finance, legal work and cybersecurity. Early access is limited to trusted cyber defenders through a program called Fairwind, with wider release to follow after more safety testing. Argon can now generate up to 1 million output tokens, sixteen times more than before, and has already helped Google cut data centre memory use.
‘My Devi comes to me’: The 4-word answer by world's greatest mathematician, Ramanujan that filmmaker Shekhar Kapur connects to Kailasa Temple, a UNESCO site's mystery
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur recently reflected on the astonishing precision of Kailasa Temple at Ellora, carved downward from a single piece of basalt using hammers and chisels. He questioned how ancient craftsmen avoided even minor errors and connected the temple’s geometry with ancient Indian mathematics, music and philosophy. Kapur also recalled mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, who reportedly answered questions about his remarkable solutions by saying, “My Devi comes to me,” linking knowledge with a deeper idea of wisdom.
King Charles to call on tech giants for 'reassurances' over AI
King Charles III will urge tech giants to ensure that artificial intelligence is geared to serve humanity and that mankind does "not lose control", during a conference in Scotland on Thursday. "Those in our world who value our humanity and its vital moral component are anxiously seeking your reassurance that we will not lose control of our destiny," Charles will say at the opening of the conference, according to a statement from the palace.
Put money where their AI mouth is
Indian firms are making significant investments in data centre infrastructure tailored for artificial intelligence. Major players like TCS, RIL, and Adani are constructing extensive facilities designed to enhance AI capabilities. This strategic growth intends to decrease dependency on foreign technologies while fostering local innovation. However, India must address challenges related to energy and water requirements imposed by these facilities to successfully evolve into an innovator-driven economy.
Adobe’s next boss joins a powerful club: Meet the Indian-origin CEOs running the world’s biggest companies
Adobe’s next CEO Anil Chakravarthy is joining a powerful club. From Microsoft and Google to Chanel, FedEx and Micron, Indian-origin executives now run companies spanning technology, banking, luxury, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. Here are the leaders occupying some of the biggest corner offices in global business.
ETtech Explainer: How Google’s Quantum breakthrough can make a difference in the real world
Google’s Willow quantum processor achieved the first verifiable quantum advantage, running the Quantum Echoes algorithm 13,000 times faster than top supercomputers. This breakthrough could speed drug discovery, materials science, and AI development, marking a shift from theory to practical quantum computing applications with real-world impact.
Google's quantum computer makes a big technical leap
Michel H Devoret, awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, demonstrated in the 1980s that quantum mechanics’ unusual properties could appear in visible electrical circuits, enabling superconducting qubits. His work underpins quantum computing, now advancing rapidly at Google, promising breakthroughs in drug discovery, materials science, and problems unsolvable by classical computers.
Google says it has developed landmark quantum computing algorithm
Google has created a new quantum algorithm named Quantum Echoes. This algorithm runs on Google's quantum chip and is significantly faster than current supercomputers. It promises to unlock practical uses for quantum computing. The algorithm could help in drug discovery and material science. It may also generate unique data for artificial intelligence training, especially in fields lacking sufficient datasets.
Quantum computing startup PsiQuantum raising at least $750 million: sources
BlackRock is leading the fundraising effort, which has not yet been completed, one of the people said. Unlike some quantum computing startups using exotic materials, PsiQuantum is aiming to modify traditional manufacturing techniques from the semiconductor industry.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai sees ‘useful’ quantum computers 5 to 10 years away
Quantum computers that are truly useful are 5-to-10 years away, according to Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google. Comparing them to AI advancements in the 2010s, he highlights a recent breakthrough where Google researchers calculated a problem in five minutes that would take supercomputers much longer. Governments and corporations are investing heavily in quantum computing research.
Google says commercial quantum computing applications arriving within five years
Google aims to release commercial quantum computing applications within five years, focusing on materials science, drug development, and energy. This challenges Nvidia’s prediction of a 20-year wait for practical quantum applications.
Finding solace in quantum computing
Google's new quantum chip, Willow, reduces errors as complexity increases, potentially revolutionizing computing. While it doesn't immediately impact generative AI's profitability struggles, Willow's improved architecture is a significant step towards commercially viable quantum computing. However, further development is needed before quantum computing significantly influences AI's trajectory.
Will Willow, Google's quantum computing chip, put bitcoin at risk? Here's what you should know
Willow, Google's quantum computing chip, claims takes five minutes to solve a problem that would currently take the world's fastest super computers ten septillion – or 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years – to complete. This has sparked various reactions that whether is this putting Bitcoin at risk. Here's what the experts say on bitcoin amid Willow's introduction.
Where there’s a Willow, there’s a quantum way
Quantum computing is regarded as the Holy Grail, vaulting the discipline into highly advanced realms that have long been theorised about.Some attributed a crash in Bitcoin prices to fears the chip would break its encryption, while others dismissed this, saying Willow was years away from practical usage.
Google parent Alphabet jumps on quantum chip breakthrough
Google on Monday introduced a new chip called Willow, which solved a computing problem in five minutes that would have taken a classical computer more time than the history of the universe. Tech companies are chasing quantum computing in hopes of developing systems that perform at speeds far faster than traditional silicon-based computers.
Google stock skyrockets with Willow launch; if you are an investor, here's what you should know
As investor confidence grows and stock prices rise, all eyes will be on how Google continues to develop this technology and its potential impact on various fields in the coming years.
Is it getting more difficult for humans? Google says its new quantum chip is more powerful than the world's fastest super computer; here's what Willow can do
Google's latest quantum chip, Willow, is making headlines for achieving computational feats previously deemed impossible.
What is Willow? Google's quantum computing chip explained in 10 points
Google has launched a quantum computing chip called Willow that is said to reduce errors exponentially. Willow was able to solve a complex mathematical problem in just five minutes — a task that would take super computers longer than the history of the universe, Google claims. This milestone comes amid fierce competition.
Google introduces Willow quantum chip, Sundar Pichai says it can solve complex problems in 5 minutes
Google's new Willow quantum chip achieved a milestone, solving a problem in five minutes that would take the world's fastest supercomputers septillions of years. This breakthrough, using a benchmark algorithm, highlights Willow's advanced quantum error correction and superior speed, exceeding Google's 2019 claims.
Google announces quantum computing chip breakthrough
A custom chip called "Willow" does in minutes what it would take leading supercomputers 10 septillion years to complete, according to Google Quantum AI founder Hartmut Neven. "We see Willow as an important step in our journey to build a useful quantum computer with practical applications in areas like drug discovery, fusion energy, battery design and more," said Google CEO Sundar Pichai on X.
Google achieves quantum error correction milestone: Sundar Pichai
Google has achieved an experimental milestone of scaling a logical qubit, demonstrating for the first time that it's possible to reduce errors by increasing the number of qubits, its CEO Sundar Pichai has said.
Google hails 'key milestone' in quantum computing with reduction in error rates
In new research published in the journal Nature, the Google Quantum AI lab described a system that can significantly decrease the error rate.
How India is contributing in development of new-age computers
Whoever develops the new-age computer, which has the ability to do an extraordinary amount of calculations simultaneously, will have the edge to dominate our information age. We have been laggards for decades but with increased funding, India is fast playing catch-up.
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