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RSA-2048 Within Reach of 1730 Qubits. Or is it?
The paper’s main claim is striking: by using approximate residue arithmetic and other optimizations, one can factor an RSA-2048 number with around 1730 logical qubits – dramatically down from the ~4000–6000 logical qubits required by earlier methods. (See one of…
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NIST to Release PQC Algorithms in the Summer
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will release post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) algorithms in the upcoming weeks, according to White House cyber advisor Anne Neuberger. This development marks a significant step towards protecting data against future quantum computing…
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China Unveils Xiaohong: A 504-Qubit Processor
Chinese researchers have announced “Xiaohong”, a new superconducting quantum processor boasting 504 qubits – the largest such chip ever built in China. This record-breaking processor, developed by the CAS Center for Excellence in Quantum Information and Quantum Physics in collaboration…
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Hole-Spin Qubits Demonstrated in Silicon FinFETs
In a significant quantum computing breakthrough, researchers from the University of Basel and IBM Research–Zurich have achieved a controlled interaction between two quantum bits inside a standard silicon transistor. The team’s new paper “Anisotropic exchange interaction of two hole-spin qubits”…
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Major Leap for Quantum Internet: First Critical Connection
London, April 2024 – In a groundbreaking advancement for the future of global communication, researchers from Imperial College London and their partners at the Universities of Southampton, Stuttgart, and Würzburg have established a core link necessary for the quantum internet,…
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New Legislation to Boost U.S. DoD Quantum Capabilities
A recent bill introduced by United States’ Republican lawmakers aims to accelerate the Defense Department’s development and integration of quantum technologies, enhancing capabilities in areas like navigation, sensing, and artificial intelligence. The Defense Quantum Acceleration Act, championed by Rep. Elise…
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EU Publishes a Recommendation on Post-Quantum Cryptography
In another sign of Q-Day concerns and preparations heating up recently, the European Commission has published a key recommendation urging EU member states to adopt a harmonized approach to post-quantum cryptography. This guidance, “Recommendation on a Coordinated Implementation Roadmap for…
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Microsoft Announces Record Breaking Logical Qubit Results
Microsoft and Quantinuum have announced a major quantum computing breakthrough: the creation of the most reliable logical qubits on record, with error rates 800 times lower than those of physical qubits. In an achievement unveiled on April 3, 2024, the…
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Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Quantum Risk Advisory
On February 20, 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued Circular No. MAS/TCRS/2024/01, titled “Advisory on Addressing the Cybersecurity Risks Associated with Quantum“. Targeted at CEOs of all financial institutions (FIs), the Advisory addresses the emerging cybersecurity challenges posed…
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Breakthrough in Quantum Error Correction by Nord Quantique
Sherbrooke, Canada (February 8, 2024) – Nord Quantique, a Canadian quantum computing startup, has announced a breakthrough in quantum error correction using the Gottesman–Kitaev–Preskill (GKP) bosonic code. The company demonstrated, for the first time, an increase of 14% in the…
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Origin Quantum’s Wukong: China’s 72-Qubit Processor
In a major milestone for China’s quantum tech ambitions, Hefei-based startup Origin Quantum has unveiled “Wukong,” a 72-qubit superconducting quantum processor. Launched on January 6, 2024, this third-generation quantum computer is China’s first home-grown superconducting quantum computer and the most…
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IBM Unveils Next-Gen 133-Qubit ‘Heron’ Quantum Processor
IBM has announced a new superconducting quantum processor, code-named “Heron,” featuring 133 qubits and a host of architectural advances. The IBM Quantum Heron chip was unveiled at the IBM Quantum Summit 2023 as the company’s latest milestone in its quantum…
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2023 Quantum Threat Timeline Report Published
Dr. Michele Mosca, a prominent figure in the field of quantum computing and cryptography, and one of the most prominent voices advocating for active preparation of industries and governments for the quantum era regularly publishes a survey of global quantum…
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IBM Unveils Condor: 1,121‑Qubit Quantum Processor
IBM has announced “Condor,” a superconducting quantum processor with a record-breaking 1,121 qubits – the largest of its kind to date. Unveiled at the IBM Quantum Summit 2023, Condor marks the first quantum chip to surpass 1,000 qubits, a milestone…
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UK NCS Issues Guidance on Preparing for PQC
The UK National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) has released a whitepaper titled “Next Steps in Preparing for Post-Quantum Cryptography,” which provides comprehensive guidance to help organisations and providers of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) prepare for the migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC).…
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