Quantum computing is an emerging field of computer science that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to perform complex calculations far faster than traditional computers. Unlike classical computers, which process information in binary bits (0s and 1s), quantum computers use quantum bits or qubits that can represent multiple states simultaneously through superposition. This allows them to solve certain problems – such as optimization, cryptography, and molecular simulation – much more efficiently. In artificial intelligence, quantum computing has the potential to accelerate machine learning, optimize large datasets, and enhance model training. Although still in its early stages, quantum computing represents a major step toward more powerful and scalable AI systems.
Andrew Tulloch, co-founder of the $12 billion AI startup Thinking Machines Lab, has joined Meta after previously rejecting what reports described as a $1.5 billion offer — a figure Meta has since called ‘inaccurate and ridiculous.’
Google has unveiled Gemini Enterprise, a next-generation AI platform designed for business productivity and collaboration, positioning itself directly against Microsoft’s Copilot and OpenAI’s enterprise solutions in the race for workplace AI dominance.
Google Cloud and Figma have launched an expanded partnership to embed Google’s generative AI models – including Gemini 2.5 Flash and Imagen 4 – directly into Figma’s design tools, reducing latency and accelerating creative workflows.
Nvidia and Fujitsu have entered into a strategic collaboration to co-develop AI robotics and foundational AI infrastructure in Japan, aiming for deployment by 2030 and a ‘human-centric’ model of innovation.
Opera today introduced Neon, an AI-powered browser that can run tasks and navigate pages autonomously — aiming to shift web browsing from passive to “agentic.”
AI search startup Perplexity has reportedly raised $200 million at a $20 billion valuation, just two months after a $100 million round – signaling its rapid rise as a major rival to Google.
IBM has unveiled a detailed development plan for Quantum Starling, the world’s first large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer, aiming for deployment by 2029 – setting a milestone for practical quantum capability.