QUANTUM ERROR CORRECTION
German startup NVision shows new path to quantum computing chips in Nature paper
Startups and tech giants such as Microsoft and IBM alike are racing to build quantum computers that hold the promise of solving problems that would take conventional machines thousands of years. But NVision, which has raised more than $155 million in funding from firms such as Abbott Laboratories, made the discovery published on Wednesday while working in an entirely different field: improving medical devices.
Quanfluence raises $10 million to build full-stack photonic quantum computer
The company plans to use the fresh capital to develop and launch a four-qubit quantum computer in the near term, while targeting a larger prototype with around 100 qubits by 2029, cofounder and CEO Sujoy Chakravarty told ET.
A 1,000x computing speed boost could make quantum machines more reliable by tackling one of their biggest problems; here’s how
Swedish researchers have developed a new technique for quantum operations. This method performs certain advanced operations over a thousand times faster. It significantly reduces the time needed for complex quantum calculations. This breakthrough could make quantum computers more reliable and less prone to errors. Experimental testing is now planned to confirm these theoretical findings.
GFF 2026: FM Sitharaman on India’s tech leap, demographic dividend, AI risks and road to global scale
Global Fintech Fest: Sitharaman said that India was experiencing its demographic dividend in real time, with the country’s young population increasingly translating its potential into economic momentum.
Nvidia launches open-source ‘Ising’ AI models to tackle quantum computing bottlenecks
Firms such as IBM, Google and Microsoft are building quantum hardware and software stacks, while startups like IonQ are focused on specialised systems. However, all players face a common challenge — making quantum computers stable enough for real-world use.
‘India has potential to be a global player in quantum matter research’
Vedika Khemani, associate professor of physics at Stanford University, tells Puran Choudhary that India could be a global player in quantum matter research if it invests in its potential
IBM says 'Loon' chip shows path to useful quantum computers by 2029
Quantum computers could someday solve problems that would take classical computers thousands of years. But due to the uncertain nature of quantum mechanics, the chips are prone to errors.
American quantum computing startup says it's already making millions of light-powered chips
PsiQuantum burst out of "stealth mode" in 2021 with a blockbuster funding announcement. It followed up with two more last year.
Amazon launches Ocelot: Quantum computing chip claims to cut slash error correction costs by 90 per cent
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched Ocelot, its first quantum computing chip, designed to revolutionise error correction in quantum computing. Using ‘cat qubits’ to reduce computational errors, Ocelot could cut error correction costs by up to 90 per cent. This strengthens AWS’s position in the race to develop fault-tolerant quantum computers.
Forget AI, quantum computing stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires; here are 2 stocks ready to explode in 2025
Quantum computing is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. Alphabet and IBM are leading in this technology. Alphabet's new Willow processor and IBM's quantum chip, Condor, are significant advancements. Both companies might offer good investment opportunities as quantum computing evolves into a major industry.
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.
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.
After AI, quantum computing eyes its 'Sputnik' moment
Building devices "that live up to the technology's incredible promise requires a massive step change in scale and reliability, and that requires reliable error correction schemes", explained John Martinis, former quantum computing lead at Google Quantum AI. Quantum computers are "really good at simulating other quantum systems", explained Brierley, meaning they can simulate interactions between particles, atoms and molecules.
Microsoft, Quantinuum claim breakthrough in quantum computing
The move is the latest in a race to perfect quantum computing in which tech firms such as Microsoft, Alphabet's Google and IBM are jostling with both rivals and nation states to create machines that take advantage of quantum mechanics to promise speeds far faster than conventional silicon-based computers.
IBM shows new quantum computing chip, targets 2033 for large systems
On Monday, IBM showed what it says is a new way of connecting chips together inside machines and then connecting machines together which, when combined with a new error-correction code, could produce compelling quantum machines by 2033.
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.
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