Guest Post: The Quantum Revolution and Artificial Intelligence: Threats or Solutions for Cybersecurity?
By Paulina AssmannCEO of SeQure Quantum Recently, Chinese researchers announced they had successfully cracked a 22-bit RSA key using the D-Wave Advantage quantum computer. While this caused a stir, the RSA keys used today are at least 2048 bits, which remains secure for now. However, this breakthrough is a reminder that quantum computing is advancing […]
Supercool Google Patent May Help Handle The Challenges of Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing
Insider Brief Google’s recent patent filing shows the company is focused at advancing cryogenic cooling systems for quantum computing that don’t just target a pressing challenge — maintaining the near-zero temperatures required for quantum systems to function effectively — but also work in they hybrid quantum-classical environment that most experts anticipate will emerge. The patent, […]
Congressional Budget Office Reviews $1.8 Billion, 5-Year National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
Insider Brief Congress appears to be taking the next step to pass through H.R. 6213, the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act, according to a recent report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Introduced earlier this year and recently reported out of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the bill aims to bolster quantum […]
In the Fight Against Noisy Quantum Computing, CVaR Proves a Worthy Opponent
Insider Brief: Quantum computing, though oft found in discussions speaking to its (potential) exponential computational power and (possibly one day) ability to solve our hardest problems, is not fairly represented without mentions of its most profound foe: noise. Current quantum computers are inherently noisy, and this noise can cloud the accuracy of the data they […]
MIT’s Quantum Emulator Recreates Electromagnetic Fields for Innovative Electronics Development
Insider Brief: Electromagnetic fields shape the behavior of electrons within materials, influencing properties like conductivity, magnetism, and even the transition between insulators and superconductors. In a recent study, researchers at MIT demonstrated a method to emulate electromagnetic fields on a superconducting quantum processor, creating new possibilities for studying materials with the potential to inform high-performance […]
How Materials Science is Powering Quantum Computing: From Perovskites to Kagome Lattices
Insider Brief: A review of quantum computing roadmaps from key industry players reveals a clear trend: many are betting on chemistry and materials science as the first areas likely to demonstrate quantum advantage. This emphasis is no surprise; unlike many fields where quantum computing is explored for the potential of speedup as compared to classical […]
Royal Navy, Aquark Technologies Successfully Test Quantum Sensing at Sea
Insider Brief Aquark Technologies, in partnership with the Royal Navy, successfully demonstrated its cold atom technology on HMS Pursuer, highlighting its potential for precise, GPS-independent positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) in challenging conditions. Aquark’s supermolasses laser-cooling method reduces the need for magnetic fields, making the system compact and energy-efficient, suitable for military and broader applications. […]
U.S., South Korea Expand Quantum Tech Cooperation in Enhanced Defense Partnership
Insider Brief The United States and South Korea have agreed to expand their defense technology partnership with a focus on quantum technologies, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence, as part of broader measures to modernize their combined defense posture, according to a U.S. Department of Defense fact sheet. During the 56th U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) Security […]
CU Boulder Releases Quantum Workforce Roadmap
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — A new workforce roadmap released this week aims to train, prepare and inspire the next generation of quantum workers and the general public in Colorado and the Mountain West. The roadmap, led by CU Boulder’s CUbit Quantum Initiative and the Research and Innovation Office’s Workforce Innovation Initiative, addresses the predicted growth of Colorado’s […]
UK Recognised as World Leading For Creating Quantum Companies And Attracting Investment
Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — The UK National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP) is marking its tenth anniversary at the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2024 on 8th November in London. Over the past decade, with approximately £1B of public money put into the programme, the scale of this new industry and the impact it is […]