Tag: Quantum computing

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Google Achieves Quantum Computing Milestone With New Algorithm Demonstrating Real-World Potential

Google has announced breakthrough research demonstrating what sources describe as the first verifiable quantum advantage using its Willow quantum chip. The Quantum Echoes algorithm reportedly completes complex calculations 13,000 times faster than conventional supercomputers, potentially accelerating the timeline for practical quantum computing applications.

Quantum Computing Breakthrough

Google has reportedly achieved a significant milestone in quantum computing that could accelerate the development of practical applications for the emerging technology. According to reports published in Nature and detailed in the company’s research blog, Google’s Quantum Echoes algorithm represents what sources indicate is the first-ever verifiable quantum advantage using an out-of-order time correlator (OTOC) algorithm.

by Owen Holt
AICybersecurityPolicy

Irish Companies Lag in AI and Quantum Security Preparedness, PwC Survey Reveals

Irish organizations are increasing cybersecurity investments but remain uncertain about AI’s defensive value, according to PwC’s latest survey. While showing strengths in supply chain risk management and staff training, Ireland significantly trails global averages in quantum-resistant technology implementation as emerging threats loom.

Global Cybersecurity Landscape

Organizations worldwide are struggling to prepare for emerging cyberthreats from artificial intelligence and quantum computing, with less than half considered “very capable” of withstanding a major cyberattack, according to PwC’s 2026 Global Digital Trust Insights survey. The comprehensive research, which gathered responses from 4,000 business and technology executives across 72 countries including Ireland, reveals significant gaps in preparedness despite increasing recognition of digital risks.

by Owen Holt
ResearchScience

Quantum Brain-Computer Entanglement Proposed as Key to Unlocking Consciousness

Scientists are exploring whether consciousness arises from quantum processes within the brain. A groundbreaking experiment proposes entangling human brains with quantum computers to test this theory and potentially expand human perception to unprecedented levels.

The Quantum Consciousness Hypothesis

Researchers are proposing a revolutionary experiment that could finally unravel one of science’s greatest mysteries: the origin of consciousness. According to reports, scientists believe that entangling a human brain with a quantum computer could provide definitive answers about whether consciousness operates at the quantum level. This approach builds upon decades of theoretical work suggesting that classical physics alone cannot explain the complex nature of human awareness.

by Owen Holt
QuantumTechnology

Quantum Computing’s Infrastructure Bottleneck Threatens Scaling Ambitions

Quantum computing faces a critical infrastructure crisis as century-old coaxial cable technology struggles to support next-generation systems. Advanced flexible cable solutions are emerging to address connectivity limitations that threaten the industry’s ambitious scaling roadmap.

Quantum Computing’s Connectivity Crisis

The quantum computing industry is confronting a fundamental infrastructure challenge that threatens to undermine its rapid growth, according to recent analysis. As the sector attracts unprecedented investment—reportedly reaching $3 billion in just the first half of September—aging coaxial cable technology is creating critical bottlenecks for scaling quantum systems to commercially viable sizes.

by Harlow Wesley