Recently, the Google Quantum AI team made remarkable progress, showing that current Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) computers can complete benchmark calculations that would take classical computers years to process. This research was published in the journal Nature and utilized the random circuit sampling benchmark, which is one of the most challenging tasks currently executable by quantum computers. Image credit: This image was generated by AI, courtesy of image licensing provider Midjourney. This finding indicates that although quantum computers still have limitations.

Quantum computing startup Riverlane has completed a $75 million Series C funding round to advance quantum error correction technology. Quantum computing relies on fragile qubits that are susceptible to external influences, making error correction crucial for ensuring qubit accuracy. The demand for error correction technology has surged over the past year due to technological breakthroughs and improved qubit quality. Riverlane aims to achieve one ....

GPU cloud computing company Lambda has launched a 1-Click Cluster Service, allowing users to access Nvidia H100 GPUs and Quantum 2 InfiniBand clusters on demand, especially suitable for companies needing GPU compute power for short-term projects. This innovative service simplifies the coordination of hardware and software, with no long-term contracts required; users simply reserve when needed, with a minimum reservation time of two weeks. Founded in 2012, Lambda recently raised $320 million, valuing the company at $1.5 billion, indicating strong market demand for its services.

John Roese, the Global Chief Technology Officer at Dell Technologies, predicts that quantum computing and generative artificial intelligence will converge in the next five years. Artificial intelligence will drive the synergistic development of other emerging technologies in advanced hardware, edge devices, and cybersecurity, facilitating business transformation. Generative AI will shift from building training infrastructure to reasoning infrastructure, with widespread application expected in 2024. Security will become a key focus, with generative AI and quantum computing becoming increasingly intertwined.

Foxconn has established an ion trap quantum computing lab dedicated to providing efficient computing capabilities for the next generation of AI and automotive-related technologies. The lab is operated by Foxconn Research Institute and explores key technologies such as quantum control and scalable computing architectures. It accelerates the advancement of quantum hardware technology by leveraging Foxconn's strengths in manufacturing, semiconductors, and packaging. Quantum computing is considered the 'holy grail' of next-generation technology development, and the ion trap quantum computing lab is committed to advancing this field. Foxconn is transforming and developing emerging sectors such as electric vehicles, robotics, and digital healthcare through its 3+3 initiative.

Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku believes that chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT will benefit society and enhance productivity. Kaku argues that humanity is currently in the second stage of computer evolution and that the next technological phase will be in the quantum realm. Quantum computing can not only be applied in business but also help advance healthcare.