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We’re a step closer toward a working quantum system and neuromorphic computing – either would revolutionize tech forever
When Google announced its Willow quantum chip, there was a lot of talk about the notion that we might live in a multiverse, and of solving computational problems that would otherwise take longer than time itself. But this all seems a long way from day-to-day IT operations. In Google’s blog post announcing Willow, founder and lead of Google Quantum AI…
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AMD & G42 will build a powerful AI computing center in France
France’s president Emmanuel Macron recently announced a total of 109 billion Euros ($112 billion) in private investments in the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. Shortly after, G42, a prominent AI technology group from Abu Dhabi, has also shared that it’s setting up a cutting-edge AI computing center in Grenoble, France. The project, announced at the AI Action Summit in Paris, will…
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QuEra Computing just raised $230 million to pioneer “fault-tolerant” quantum computing – and it even got Google’s seal of approval
Quantum startup QuEra Computing has raised $230 million in funding in one of the industry’s biggest investment rounds to date. The funding round saw QuEra secure pledges from a host of major backers, including Google through its Google Quantum AI business unit, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Valor Equity Partners, and more. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, QuEra Computing specializes in the…
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Jensen Huang isn’t sold on quantum computing yet – but big tech interest is mounting
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang caused quite a stir last month with his comments on the immediate potential of the quantum computing sector, but all signs point toward positive long-term gains for the burgeoning industry. Interest in the potential applications of quantum technology has been building in recent years. In July 2024, Boston Consulting Group said it projects quantum computing will…
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UK cloud computing market is ‘not working’, says CMA
Competition in the UK’s cloud market isn’t working as well as it could, an independent inquiry from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found. The UK cloud market is valued at £9 billion, but a lack of competition is stifling innovation and leading to higher costs, less choice, and a lower quality of service for businesses operating in the…
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What is exascale computing? Exploring the next step in supercomputers
When the first computers were built, famously they would fill entire rooms but had computing power comparable to a modern day calculator. In the time between now and then, the chips that power computers have become both smaller and – following Moore’s Law – exponentially more powerful. Today, the computers that sit on our desks are more powerful than Jack…
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Spatial Computing is coming — it just needs a lot more time in the oven
OK, we may have all gotten a little too excited about Spatial computing in 2024. I’ll certainly admit that I did. Whenever I catch a glimpse of the future of computing, I can’t help but get hyped — it’s why I love this job. But when the cold light of reality hits, you start to realize that it’s not all…
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3 Ways Quantum Computing Will Change Our World
Summary Encryption will no longer guarantee privacy as quantum computers can crack ciphers in seconds. Quantum computing can enhance artificial intelligence by speeding up information retrieval. Quantum computers may advance climate change research by improving weather modeling. Quantum computing is set to take the world by storm, once it’s finally ready. Though that date seems to be changing every week,…
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Australia’s Cloud Computing Growth to Reach $81 Billion by 2029
According to a new report, cloud computing was worth between $9 billion and $10 billion to the Australian economy from 2022 to 2023. However, continued enterprise cloud migrations and a boom in AI computing could push its annual contribution to GDP up to $81 billion by 2029. The report, endorsed by the Australian Information Industry Association and compiled by DT…
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More women are opting for computing degrees, but BCS warns there’s still a long way to go
Efforts to encourage women into computing appear to be paying off, with the gap between men and women choosing computing degrees the smallest it’s ever been. Analysis of data from university clearing service UCAS by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has found that a record 6,310 UK women started a computing degree at UK universities in 2024, compared with…
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