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China unveils first-of-its-kind 'dual-core' quantum computer — its makers say it improves stability and efficiencyA new Chinese quantum computing system pairs two independent neutral-atom arrays in one processor, aiming to boost stability, efficiency and scalability.
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Microsoft's latest quantum chip is 1,000 times more reliable than its predecessor — but why is it so controversial?The Majorana 2 quantum processor is built from topological qubits, and its creators claim it can sustain quantum coherence for an average of 20 seconds — orders of magnitude longer than the milliseconds that conventional chips last.
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Scientists trained an AI model using an IBM quantum computer — and it answered questions correctly that the base model couldn'tWhen running an AI model through a quantum computer, scientists have increased accuracy by only adding a relatively small number of parameters.
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New 'trick' fixes major flaw with lasers in neutral-atom quantum computers — inching us closer to more powerful systemsA new "geometry‑based" quantum swap gate makes neutral‑atom computers far less sensitive to laser noise — bringing large‑scale, stable quantum processors a step closer to reality.
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Live 'quantum network' being tested in New York — overcoming key hurdles could bring us closer to an 'unhackable' internetScientists tested a live quantum internet between three locations across New York, inching closer to an unhackable internet.
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Breakthrough in experimental light-powered quantum computers could mean scaling them up is now far more viableScientists have achieved a breakthrough by "distilling" light to eliminate the noise that prevents photonic quantum computers from scaling.
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New data center will be partially powered by human brain cells for the first timeA startup is experimenting with data centers powered by lab-grown human neurons, testing whether living cells can offer a more efficient alternative to traditional computing.
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Scientists create new type of encryption that protects video files against quantum computing attacksA newly developed encryption framework aims to protect video data from future quantum attacks, all while running on today's conventional hardware.
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IBM quantum processor achieves highest fidelity calculations for the longest period of time on recordScientists have developed a novel approach to error correction that resulted in the highest-ever fidelity of entangled, logical qubits on a superconducting quantum processor.
