The Weekly Quantum Digest: Are Quantum Computers Facing A Hardware Doomsday?
Quantum computers are doomed, predicts one physicist. Along with other (more positive) news about quantum computing in this week’s issue.
Spotlight Story:
“As someone who has worked on quantum computing for many years, I believe that due to the inevitability of random errors in the hardware, useful quantum computers are unlikely to ever be built.” — The Conversation
Science
Entanglement Lights The Way to Scalable Quantum Computers — Physics World
New Algorithms to Determine Eigenstates and Thermal States on Quantum Computers — Phys.org
Israel Gets Ready to Join Global Quantum Computing Race — Haaretz
Strange Quantum Effect Found in an Exotic Superconductor — Big Think
How the end of Moore’s Law will usher in a new era in computing — The Telegraph
Quantum Physics is No More Mysterious Than Crossing the Street: A Conversation with Chris Fuchs — Discover
Business
Amazon Enters Quantum Computing Race With Cloud Quantum Processors— New Scientist
IBM Is Using Quantum Computers to Generate Minecraft-like Game Levels — New Scientist
How an Exec at Amazon Prime Became a Quantum Computing Pioneer at IonQ — Geek Wire
Russia Planning To Build Quantum Computer Several Hundred Qubits Strong By 2024 — Urdupoint
D-Wave Expands Leap API into Amazon Braket — Street Insider
Opinion
Report: FIs Warned to Prepare for Quantum Threats — Bob’s Guide
Quantum Computing Is Coming: Are You Cyber Ready? — Security Boulevard
Jobs
Quantum Algorithms Staff Researcher — IBM
Alibaba Quantum Laboratory (AQL) Quantum Software Engineer — Alibaba
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With a several-decades long background in journalism and communications, Matt Swayne has worked as a science communicator for an R1 university for more than 12 years, specializing in translating high tech and deep tech for the general audience. He has served as a writer, editor and analyst at The Quantum Insider since its inception. In addition to his service as a science communicator, Matt also develops courses to improve the media and communications skills of scientists and has taught courses.
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IBM
IBM is an iconic technology pioneer founded in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company and officially renamed International Business Machines Corporation in 1924. Beyond foundational computing, IBM possesses a deep legacy in aerospace and defense from building the guidance computers and Instrument Unit for NASA's historic Apollo missions to partnering with Airbus on CIMON, the first AI assistant on the ISS.
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IonQ
IonQ is a developer in trapped ion quantum computing founded in 2015 that actively applies its technology to the aerospace and defense sectors. The company empowers satellite-based quantum networks and quantum enabled drones to improve positioning, navigation, and timing resilience in GPS denied environments, and collaborates with industry leaders like Airbus to optimize aircraft loading.
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D-Wave Quantum
D-Wave Quantum is a pioneering dual-platform quantum computing company that partners with aerospace organizations to solve complex logistical, defense, and satellite challenges. Founded in 1999, the company’s quantum annealing technology is utilized by industry leaders like Lockheed Martin to optimize aircraft networks, improve manufacturing efficiencies, and support critical national security initiatives.
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