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Java 27 Integrates Hybrid Post Quantum Cryptography for TLS 1.3
Oracle has released Java 27 with native support for hybrid post quantum cryptography in TLS 1.3, aiming to address harvest now decrypt later threats and streamline migration to quantum resistant security for cloud and enterprise applications
Falqon Systems launches multi-node quantum secure networks across Europe
Falqon Systems, formerly Q*Bird, is rolling out operational quantum secure networks in several European countries using measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution and hybrid key management.
Canada's BDC directs $1 billion to quantum and deep-tech startups
The Business Development Bank of Canada is deploying $1 billion to support quantum computing, post-quantum cryptography, and dual-use deep technologies, aiming to fill funding gaps for Canadian startups beyond the seed stage.
Trump rejects new AI safety rules as tech leaders warn of risks
President Donald Trump has dismissed calls for stricter AI safeguards, insisting that strong leadership and existing regulatory powers are sufficient as US tech executives warn of escalating risks from rapid AI development.
Qualcomm and Amazon team up on custom silicon and optical links for AI data centers
Qualcomm Technologies and Amazon are partnering to develop custom silicon and high-speed optical connectivity for AI data centers, aiming to speed up AI inference and data transfer at scale.
Spain Launches Quantum Nanofabrication Facility for Device Prototyping
A new quantum nanofabrication area at IMB-CNM in Barcelona brings advanced electron-beam lithography and metrology tools to Spain's largest cleanroom for quantum device prototyping, aiming to bridge laboratory research and industrial pilot lines
Silicon Spin Qubit Chip Integrates Quantum Gates and Readout on 300mm Wafer
Quobly has demonstrated single-chip readout and quantum gate operations on its QSOI architecture, fabricated with industrial 300mm FD-SOI CMOS technology and enriched silicon-28, marking a step toward scalable silicon-based quantum processors
Fujitsu Releases OpenQARP to Tackle Quantum Software Complexity
Fujitsu has released OpenQARP, an open-source quantum application framework with over 100 modular components. The package is designed to reduce code complexity for chemistry, materials, and optimization workflows on NISQ and future fault-tolerant quantum systems.
Parity Twine Optimizer Cuts Quantum Circuit Depth in IBM Qiskit
ParityQC has released the Parity Twine Optimizer for IBM Qiskit, a compiler module designed to minimize two-qubit gate count and circuit depth by mapping optimization problems directly onto quantum hardware coupling maps.
Superconducting Quantum Processor Runs Qubit-Efficient Optimization Algorithm
Rigetti Computing has used a superconducting quantum processor to run an optimization algorithm that packs more classical variables into each qubit, letting the hardware tackle larger problems with fewer resources. The team benchmarked the approach against standard methods.
Photonic Inc Plans CA$500M Silicon Quantum Fab in Vancouver
Photonic Inc has put forward Project VANGUARD, a CA$500 million semiconductor fabrication and packaging facility in Vancouver. The site would give Canadian companies a domestic option for prototyping and scaling quantum, AI, and defense hardware.
Zapata Quantum Restructures After Failed SPAC and Cancer Research Milestone
After a failed SPAC deal in 2024 left Zapata Quantum with new debt and little fresh capital, the company restructured and shifted its focus. Zapata now highlights progress in quantum resource estimation and cancer research, but faces ongoing engineering and scalability hurdles.
AI Labs Urged to Slow Model Upgrades After Safety Breaches
Recent AI safety incidents have led top developers to call for a pause in expanding model capabilities, citing risks from unsupervised agent behavior and gaps in alignment and cybersecurity.
GPU-Accelerated Digital Twin Maps Quantum Sensor Error Sources
A team led by MITRE has developed a GPU-accelerated simulation tool that pinpoints how different physical mechanisms limit sensitivity, accuracy, and robustness in quantum sensors.
European Quantum Network Field Trials Move Beyond Laboratory Prototypes
A new partnership between GÉANT and the Quantum Internet Alliance aims to connect quantum communication testbeds to Europe's research fiber backbone, advancing field trials for quantum key distribution and distributed quantum computing.
Robotic Hands Struggle With Real Objects Despite Athletic Feats
Humanoid robots can now perform acrobatics and dance routines but still fail at reliably folding laundry or handling fragile objects. New research highlights why tactile sensing and unpredictable environments remain unsolved barriers.
China's AI chip makers take on Nvidia's dominance in model training
Nvidia's lead in AI model training is under pressure as Chinese companies like Huawei, Cambricon, Moore Threads, and Biren Technology push to develop homegrown chips and software, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign hardware.
Figure and Nscale plan massive GPU buildout for robot AI training
Figure and Nscale have announced a multi-billion dollar partnership to deploy up to 100,000 NVIDIA GPUs for training general-purpose humanoid robot AI models, aiming to overcome the data and compute bottlenecks in physical intelligence research
Qubic awarded Canadian contract for cryogenic quantum amplifiers
Qubic will deliver nine kinetic inductance traveling wave parametric amplifiers and control software under a CA$1.5 million federal contract, aiming to cut cryogenic power use in quantum measurement setups.
Quantum hardware companies bring in new leaders to tackle engineering hurdles
Senior hires at Q.ANT, Qtonic Quantum, QuantrolOx, and Leiden Cryogenics reflect a push to solve the practical challenges of building and scaling quantum hardware, photonic processors, and cryogenic systems.
Quantum Computing Patents Face Uncertainty Under US Legal Standards
Quantum computing developers in the US confront unpredictable patent eligibility as courts apply inconsistent standards to algorithms and device innovations. This analysis examines the legal hurdles and offers practical strategies for protecting quantum inventions.
XPeng begins mass production of IRON humanoid robot in Guangzhou
XPeng has started manufacturing its IRON humanoid robot at a dedicated facility in Guangzhou, aiming to scale up production with automated lines as rivals like Tesla face delays in bringing similar robots to market.
Humanoid Robot GEAIR 2.0 Automates Tomato Flower Pollination in Beijing
A humanoid robot called GEAIR 2.0 has been demonstrated in Beijing performing autonomous hybrid pollination of tomato flowers. The system aims to reduce manual labor in crop breeding by combining robotics, AI, and gene editing in real greenhouse conditions.
Zeroth releases Bridge robot and open-source platform for embodied AI
Zeroth has launched Bridge, a desktop-sized humanoid robot built for AI research, along with OpenBridge, an open-source platform for sharing robot skills and development tools. The system is aimed at researchers and hardware builders interested in real-world embodied AI.
Altera and Riverlane validate real time QEC interface on Agilex FPGAs
Altera and Riverlane have integrated an open source quantum error correction interface on Agilex 7 FPGAs, aiming to standardize real time data movement and control for multi qubit quantum processors across several hardware platforms
Hybrid Quantum Simulation Targets Formula One Engineering Limits
A Formula One team is piloting hybrid quantum-classical simulation tools to model complex physics in car development, integrating quantum algorithms and post-quantum security hardware under strict computational budgets
Anthropic Blocks Claude Use in Suspected Bioweapons and Espionage Cases
Anthropic has reported five incidents where its Claude AI model was used in research with potential biological weapons implications and uncovered a Russian cyber operation using the same technology, raising urgent questions about AI safety and oversight
Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech adds GPU acceleration to analog simulation
Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech has released QiliSDK v0.3.0, introducing GPU-accelerated analog quantum simulation, a new stabilizer state simulator, and expanded classical optimization tools for hybrid quantum-classical workflows
IBM Ventures Backs BQP for Quantum Physics Simulation Acceleration
BQP has secured an $8 million investment led by IBM Ventures to expand its quantum-accelerated physics simulation platform. The company aims to bridge the gap between classical high-performance computing and hybrid quantum-classical workflows for engineering applications.
Cryogenic Milestone for Silicon Spin Qubits as Quobly and Absolut System Advance
Quobly and Absolut System have qualified a 100 mW sub-kelvin cryogenic platform to support silicon spin-qubit quantum processors, marking a key step toward scalable quantum computing hardware and revealing the engineering limits of thermal management
Xanadu and ASML target lower optical loss in silicon quantum chips
Xanadu Quantum Technologies and ASML have launched a technical collaboration to reduce optical propagation loss in integrated silicon photonic circuits, a key challenge for scalable fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware
Quantum Navigation System Tested on Attritable Drone in GPS Denial Trial
SandboxAQ and Northrop Grumman have flight-tested a magnetic anomaly-based quantum navigation system on the Lumberjack attritable drone, aiming to establish reliable positioning in environments where GPS is unavailable or jammed
Keyfactor revenue doubles as post-quantum migration accelerates
Keyfactor reports annual recurring revenue above $200 million as regulatory deadlines and post-quantum cryptography migration drive rapid adoption of automated certificate management and trust infrastructure
Universal Quantum launches Singapore center for trapped-ion chip development
Universal Quantum has opened its first Asia-Pacific R&D center in Singapore, aiming to advance trapped-ion quantum processor fabrication and algorithm co-design with over SGD 30 million in investment
Neutral Atom Quantum Processors Tested With STAR Architecture Integration
Fujitsu and Yaqumo have begun experimental validation of the STAR architecture on cold-atom quantum processors, aiming to reduce physical qubit overhead and test error correction strategies on hardware using ytterbium atom arrays
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