Rigetti Ushers in a New Era of Computational Possibilities
Rigetti Computing has undoubtedly been a leader in the quantum computing industry, especially in developing superconducting quantum systems, since its founding 2013 by former IBM researcher Chad Rigetti. At the CodexTalks in London, Dr. Subodh Kulkarni, President and CEO of Rigetti, gave an interesting keynote speech titled “How should we embrace the quantum society?” His […]
Womanium launches Global Quantum+AI Program 2024
Insider Brief Womanium’s third Global Quantum+AI Program, running from June 3 to August 15, offers 60+ hours of live lectures, virtual lab tours, and sessions with industry leaders. Participants will tackle real-world projects with partners like Naval Nuclear Laboratory, Fraunhofer ITWM, and Classiq, with opportunities for paid fellowships. The program is open to all levels […]
Quantum AI Framework Targets Energy Intensive Data Centers
Insider Brief Cornell researchers designed a quantum-based optimization framework that could reduce energy consumption in large data centers handling artificial intelligence (AI) workload. The team said it could reduce those workloads by as much as 12.5% and reduce their carbon emissions by as much as 9.8%. The framework integrates variational quantum circuits with classical optimization […]
Moderna, IBM Quantum Researchers Use Quantum Computers For Critical Step in RNA-based Therapeutic Design
Insider Brief Moderna and IBM Quantum researchers have successfully used quantum computers predict mRNA secondary structures. The effort shows the promise of quantum computers to enhance mRNA research, specifically, as well as marking a significant step in computational biology. Because the team derived results with relatively basic error mitigation techniques, the study suggests that quantum […]
Balanced Communication, Better Collaborations Needed to Ethically Navigate Quantum’s Transformative Potential
Insider Brief A survey of leading quantum technology experts formed the foundation of a white paper that addresses facets of quantum computing ethics. The team included researchers from Responsible Technology Institute (RTI) at the University of Oxford and Ernst & Young (EY). They recommend a balanced approach to quantum computing, focusing on both its potential […]
Chinese Scientists Trap 512 Ions in 2D Quantum Simulator
Insider Brief Chinese researchers have successfully trapped 512 ions in a two-dimensional Wigner crystal and performed quantum simulations using 300 of those ions as qubits. According to the researchers, this demonstrates the largest quantum simulator based on trapped ions achieved to date. The research was led by quantum physicist Duan Luming at Tsinghua University, who […]
Winners of Quantum City Challenge Unveil Solutions For Key Energy Questions
Insider Brief The Quantum City Challenge recently crowned its champions at Inventures 2024. Organizers said the worldwide competition launched in November 2023 by the University of Calgary’s Quantum City, Alberta’s global quantum solutions hub The challenge was designed to connect the Alberta energy industry with leading quantum computing research teams in academia and industry, to work […]
Government of Canada Supports Growth And Innovation in British Columbia’s Quantum Technology Industry
Insider Brief The Canadian government announced over $11 million in PacifiCan funding to three B.C.-based organizations leading innovation in quantum computing. Funds will support quantum organizations including 1QB Information Technologies, Inc., Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia. Officials also state that the initiative will benefit 41 businesses. PRESS RELEASE — Quantum science […]
NXP, eleQtron and ParityQC Reveal First Quantum Computing Demonstrator For The DLR Quantum Computing Initiative
Insider Brief NXP, eleQtron and ParityQC present the first full-stack, ion-trap based quantum computer demonstrator made entirely in Germany. It was commissioned by the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative (DLR QCI) to expand the quantum expertise of its partners from research and industry. DLR will make the demonstrator accessible to industry players and academia to strengthen […]
Superposition Guy’s Podcast — Nick Farina – CEO of EeroQ
“The Superposition Guy’s Podcast”, hosted by Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra Computing Nick Farina, CEO of EeroQ, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss EeroQ’s unique approach to building quantum computers using electrons on helium with a CMOS chip substrate, a technology researched for over 20 years but revisited by Farina’s co-founder at […]