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Quantum could solve AI energy drain, says tech founder
Quantum computers could curb the vast energy demands of artificial intelligence data centres with their ability to run complex calculations, one of the tech's pioneers told AFP. Australian startup Diraq is conducting the first field test worldwide putting a small quantum computer based on a silicon chip in a commercial data centre in Sydney. Diraq's computer installed in Equinix's Sydney data centre has eight quantum bits, or qubits, on a silicon chip.
Fridge hacks and finance attacks flag AI insecurity
The growing use of AI in cyberattacks could pose a major threat to the global economy, financial markets and critical infrastructure, according to a Reuters commentary by Mike Dolan.
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.
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.
DRDO successfully tests Quantum Key Distribution(QKD) platform in live network
The DRDO has successfully tested a Quantum Key Distribution platform in a live network environment. This advancement enhances India's capabilities in quantum-secured communications for critical military applications. The technology ensures secure communication for artillery and armored weapon tests while providing eavesdropping detection capabilities. Additionally, free-space QKD technology is being developed to facilitate communication in challenging terrains without optical fibers.
ElevenLabs CEO on AI slowdown; Prosus dials up fintech bets
Happy Wednesday! ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski weighs in on the AI slowdown debate. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
DigiLocker seeks private partners, Slurrp Farm's fundraise plans
DigiLocker is set to bring more institutions onto its platform with the help of private AI integrators. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Satya Nadella addresses “IDEAS4INDIA”: Indian American Tech CEOs Forum hosted by CGI Seattle
India’s Consulate in Seattle brought together more than 40 Indian-origin technology CEOs and CTOs, including Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, to discuss ways to deepen the India-US technology partnership. The forum focused on AI infrastructure, semiconductors, quantum computing, data centres, aerospace and skilling, as US technology majors expand investments and operations in India.
BRICS fin mins, central bank chiefs raise concerns on unilateral trade and finance-related measures
BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors voiced concerns over unilateral trade measures. They backed efforts for cross-border payment interoperability and local-currency settlements. The group also called for reforms of international financial institutions for greater representation. Development finance and customs cooperation initiatives were also discussed by the members.
Shoma Chaudhury on why technology needs conscience, not just innovation
In today's fast-paced world, technology evolves at an unprecedented rate, affecting every aspect of human existence from birth to death. The Synapse Conclave delves deep into the pressing questions of accountability and human choice as machines become increasingly autonomous. By exploring realms like genetics, neuroscience, and cosmic innovation, the conclave illuminates potential futures and their impact on society.
India cannot build its digital economy on ‘borrowed trust’: QNu Labs CEO Sunil Gupta
India must build sovereign digital trust layers for its expanding digital economy. The nation is transitioning to quantum-safe security, moving from policy to planning. Banks are assessing their cryptographic inventory and identifying vulnerable systems. This quantum-security push is driven by both quantum risks and AI-enabled attacks.
Amaravati to get India’s first quantum-AI university
The 8.5-acre campus will be funded through a grant from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Classes are expected to begin from September 2026 at a temporary facility at Acharya Nagarjuna University in Guntur, before shifting to the permanent Amaravati campus.
Anthropic unveils new framework allowing AI agents to operate physical devices
The MHS enables AI agents to operate lab and manufacturing instruments such as microscopes and robotic arms in tandem and perform complex tasks, ranging from routine drug discovery experiments to laser calibration on a quantum computer, Anthropic said.
In 2018, a laboratory was launched to the International Space Station to study ultra-cold quantum gases in the microgravity environment
In 2018, a laboratory was launched to the International Space Station to study ultra-cold quantum gases in the microgravity environment. NASA’s Cold Atom Lab uses lasers to cool atoms near absolute zero. The facility allows scientists to study quantum phenomena, produce Bose-Einstein condensates in orbit and examine how atoms behave when gravity has less influence on their motion.
Denmark aims to host world's most powerful quantum computer
The Novo Nordisk Foundation, the non-profit which controls pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, and Denmark's Export and Investment Fund (EIFO), said in a statement they would invest 80 million euros ($92.93 million) in the initiative called QuNorth.
Nvidia to open quantum computing lab, CEO says
The Nvidia Accelerated Quantum Research Center, which Nvidia is calling NVAQC for short, will work with quantum firms including Quantinuum, Quantum Machines and QuEra Computing. Nvidia said the center will begin operating later this year.
Baidu to donate quantum computing lab, equipment to Beijing institute
Baidu's move followed that of its peer Alibaba, which in November had said it would wind down its quantum computing laboratory and team within its research arm amid a broader company restructuring, donating both the lab and related experimental equipment to Zhejiang University.
Alibaba's research arm shuts quantum computing lab amid restructuring
A spokesperson for Alibaba's DAMO Academy, Alibaba's in-house research initiative which included the lab, said the academy would continue to focus on technology research with the aim of being a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) research.
TCS launches quantum computing lab
Working with partners across technology providers, academia, and the startup ecosystem, TCS has been investing in quantum computing research for over four years, which has already resulted in two patent filings and progress toward advancing artificial intelligence, optimization, cryptography, and digital security.
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