Quantum computing

• [New] Many more applications for quantum AI algorithms will emerge, Coles thinks, as researchers use near-term quantum computers more frequently and generate more and more data - all machine learning programs are data-hungry. phys.org
• [New] While quantum computing promises unprecedented computing speed and power it also poses new risks, especially if potential adversaries achieve breakthroughs more quickly than the United States. Signal Magazine
• The US National Security Agency (NSA) is not really sure when or even if quantum computers will be able to crack public key cryptography. TechRadar pro
• The quantum computing market is valued at US$ 472 million in 2021 and is expected to reach US$ 1.7 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 30.2%. Tech Wire Asia
• Advances in quantum computing have the potential to change the world as we know it especially since today's security and encryption solutions will not be able to withstand attacks launched by quantum computers. TechRadar pro
• The newly-established research division will focus on the development of foundational technologies for fault-tolerant quantum computers, which are able to perform accurate calculations while correcting errors that occur in quantum bits (qubits). Telecom Paper
• The pace of progress in Quantum computers presents an increasing risk to standard encrypted key exchanges, authentication and digital signatures; some estimates suggest that quantum computer enabled security attacks are possible within 5 years, and likely to occur within 10 years. www.global.toshiba
• BP sees quantum computing as critical to enabling it to pursue its ambition to become a net-zero company by 2050 or sooner and to help the world get to net zero. TechRepublic
• Infosys Cobalt and Amazon Braket will enable businesses to begin exploring the potential of quantum computing. Infosys
• The ICA, if passed into law, will channel US$ 52 billion to strengthen the US's domestic semiconductor industry and US$ 120 billion for investment in advanced technologies, including quantum computing. apiman-gateway
• Quantum computers today consist of fewer than 100 qubits, though hardware leader IBM has a goal of reaching 1,000 qubits by 2023. IEEE Spectrum
• A quantum computer could offer the world some of the most intense and powerful computational power that humanity has ever seen. Screen Rant
• The quantum computing market will reach a valuation of $65 billion by 2030. CyberTalk
• The IBM Quantum Educator Summit will be a first-of-its-kind experiment in empowering educators to prepare their students for a future with quantum computing. IBM Research Blog
• Confidence that quantum computers will solve major problems that are beyond the reach of traditional computers - a milestone known as quantum advantage - has grown fast in the past twelve months. Help Net Security
• Infosys will use Amazon Braket to explore and build multiple use cases in quantum computing as part of Infosys Cobalt cloud offerings. Infosys
• From 2021 to 2025, China aims to boost R&D spending by over 7% annually, focusing on frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and semi-conductors. Reuters
• The landmark facility will build on the UK's existing strengths in quantum computing, establishing the NQCC as a world-leading scientific research institution. Conservative Post
• The best guess of industry quantum researchers is that at the rate of development, do not expect the arrival of personal quantum computers before 2050. CTA
• Policy makers must keep an eye on advances in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and digital currencies, all of which could drive major economic changes in the coming years. The Globe and Mail
• The global quantum computing market is expected to reach US$ 3.7 billion by 2030 despite the challenges in keeping qubits stable. TechHQ
• Britain has entered into a security pact with the US and Australia to counter China that will involve building a nuclear powered submarine fleet and wide-ranging projects on cyber warfare, artificial intelligence and quantum computing. The Independent
• The revenues for the global quantum computing market are projected to surpass 2.5 billion dollars by 2029. Medium

Last updated: 24 October 2021