… A more stable quantum computing chip Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Majorana-2-full-size 2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all Microsoft revealed its next-gen quantum computing chip, called Majorana 2, which the company says could speed up its progress in the field. …
… The big focuses of Microsoft’s Build 2025 keynote were AI agents, the open agentic web, and Copilot upgrades that aim to solve coding bugs in a pinch. …
… Microsoft’s next-gen quantum chip cuts timeline to useful quantum computing. Microsoft unveiled its latest Majorana 2 chip this week, which uses a new material stack that promises quantum computing much sooner. …
… Anthropic, which primarily builds for enterprise clients, has been going all in on its coding efforts, and OpenAI has recently pledged to mirror Anthropic’s focus on coding and enterprise, ahead of both companies reportedly racing each other to IPO by the end of 2026. …
… I hear about it in terms of, “Well, when there’s quantum computing, we’ll need quantum proof encryption.” It’s like there’s a secondary market now based on whether or not you will succeed in quantum computing that has almost nothing to do with quantum computing succeeding. …
… In recent months, AI companies have released a range of “agentic” science assistants capable of analyzing data, generating hypotheses, and writing research papers with a high degree of autonomy. …
… Other results on the list tackled problems in quantum game theory and the search for targets inside high-dimensional grids, with implications for techniques used in post-quantum cybersecurity. …
… I’m like, “Oh my gosh, it’s a quantum chandelier.” It’s really exciting because I am here in Chicago and we at UL have been involved in creating the quantum ecosystem that Chicago has been promoting and we’re excited about what’s next in that set of technology. …
… We work on a quantum computer. …