Quantum Computing

More Wrong Answers Get Quantum Computers to Find the Right One

In quantum computers, generating more errors in a given operation may help reveal the right answer, according to new research.

  • By John Toon, Futurity

Critical Update: A Quantum Leap

Quantum computers will be able to crack our encryption but when?

  • By Jack Corrigan

Why Are Scientists So Excited about a Recently Claimed Quantum Computing Milestone?

To understand, we need to go back to conventional, or digital, computers.

  • By Christopher Ferrie, The Conversation

Energy Opens Nominations to National Quantum Advisory Committee

The deadline for submissions is Oct. 4

  • By Brandi Vincent

White House Launches New Committee to Advise on Quantum Efforts

It’s all part of a continuing initiative to sustain American leadership in the quantum space.

  • By Brandi Vincent

The Pentagon Is Turning to Nature to Solve Its Most Complex Problems

DARPA is exploring ways to harness chemical reactions, biological processes and other natural phenomena to build a more efficient computer.

  • By Jack Corrigan

White House Science Chief: U.S. is Still Beating China In AI, Quantum Research

But that doesn’t mean the country should rest on its laurels, according to OSTP Director Kelvin Droegemeier.

  • By Jack Corrigan

A Look Inside the Government’s Latest Quantum Computing Efforts

Experts say fortifying strong international collaboration is critical to advancing the emerging technology.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Critical Update: Inside DARPA's DARPA

Valerie Browning, director of DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office, discusses self-aware machines, the future of quantum computing and preventing technology surprises.

  • By Jack Corrigan

White House Seeks Input on Impending Quantum Computing Policy

The administration wants to know what will transform the quantum information science landscape.

  • By Brandi Vincent

The Pentagon is Trying to Secure Its Networks Against Quantum Codebreakers

The Defense Information Systems Agency is exploring new encryption strategies that could withstand an attack from quantum computers.

  • By Jack Corrigan

NSF Director Approaching Uncertain Tech Landscape with Confidence

France Córdova sat down with Nextgov to discuss the national AI strategy, the federal research ecosystem and the “very exciting” future of quantum computing.

  • By Jack Corrigan

White House Establishes National Quantum Coordination Office

The new office will help coordinate quantum efforts across the government and private sector.

  • By Brandi Vincent

How a New Law Supports Quantum Computing's Great Leap Forward

The technology could be up there with some of the major technological advancements that changed the world, like the microchip or even electricity.

  • By John Breeden II

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  • By John Breeden II

How Federal Agencies Can Take a 'Quantum Leap' in Computing

The first step is to come together.

  • By Seli Agbolsu-Amison

Congress Races to the Finish Line Amid Shutdown Threat

The Senate passed lots of tech-centric bills and set the stage for next year’s privacy debate.

  • By Jack Corrigan

Is Government Ready for the Brewing Quantum Storm?

Like with any storm, preparation is key.

  • By John Breeden II

Quantum Computing That Can Crack Modern Encryption More Than a Decade Away

A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine suggests encryption-cracking quantum computers are possible, but won’t be built in the immediate future.

  • By Frank Konkel

White House Unveils Plan to Dominate Quantum Technology

Agency leaders also announced hundreds of millions of dollars in research investments.

  • By Jack Corrigan

Patent Office: Can AI, Quantum Determine If a New Idea Is Really New?

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office wants to know if advanced tech like AI and quantum computing can help examiners sift through the world’s collective knowledge.

  • By Aaron Boyd