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Quantum safe cryptography – the big picture
Recently updated advice on quantum security technologies from the UK NCSC is bluntly sceptical about the promised benefits of quantum key distribution. This seems at odds with the scramble of governments around the world to promote the development of quantum networking technologies. Who is right? Future large scale quantum computers... Read more
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Quantum software – beneath the quantum hype
Commercial activity around quantum computing has risen to fever pitch over the last year. Many point to the traditional cycle of hype and consolidation in tech markets. Some have become quick to call ‘bullshit’ much of the activity at the current commercial frontier. Others predict a coming quantum winter. How... Read more
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Quantum Outlook 2020
2020 will be a watershed year for the Quantum Revolution. There will be surprising early applications, though previously over-hyped timelines may leave some disappointed. Geopolitical considerations will be hard to ignore as major national programmes set out their stalls. The chill winds of a quantum winter may threaten some, but... Read more
Latest News
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Advancing Trust in AI with IBM FactSheets
AI models and services are used in a growing number of high-stakes areas. As a result, a consensus is forming around the need for a clearer record of how these models and services are developed and deployed. Increased transparency provides... Read more
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The Qiskit Optimization Module starts a path to frictionless quantum computing
The Qiskit Optimization module is one of the initial steps towards our vision for creating a programming environment where the intricacies of the underlying technology are no longer a concern to users. They simply run their programs in any language,... Read more
- Hitting a Quantum Volume Chord: IBM Quantum adds six new systems with Quantum Volume 32
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Proof that noisy quantum computers can outperform classical machines
Can the full computational power of noisy near-term quantum devices be unleashed, without paying the full price of quantum error correction? In the new paper, "Quantum advantage with noisy shallow circuits," an international team of researchers including myself seek to... Read more
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IBM Quantum offers advanced system access at no cost to academic researchers
IBM Quantum just launched the IBM Quantum Researchers Program, which provides access to more systems and greater share of systems to do better research. Researchers with projects that require even deeper access such as microwave pulse control may apply for... Read more
