Quantum Computing

National Quantum Leaders Contemplate Current Investments and Future Innovation

They expressed aims to continue to prioritize people and partnerships.

  • By Brandi Vincent

NIST Wants Help Assessing China’s Influence on Emerging Technology Standards

The agency wants insight into how the nation might engage in international standardization activities for artificial intelligence and quantum information science.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Energy Department to Fund Research into All Forms of Nuclear Matter

The agency has $10 million for projects that blend quantum information science with nuclear physics.

  • By Brandi Vincent

NSA, Army Launch ‘Qubit Collaboratory’ to Advance Quantum Information Science

A new broad agency announcement will be open until early 2026.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Lawmakers Consider the National Science Foundation’s Future

Federal leaders made their cases for increased funding into research and continued focus on technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Bipartisan Bills Aim to Expand Federal Quantum Research and Grow Future Workforce

The U.S. must keep an edge in this increasingly competitive realm, according to the lawmakers who introduced the legislation.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Officials Aim to Diversify the U.S. Quantum Workforce Early On

As experts unleash efforts to attract the future workforce, they are also being deliberate about ensuring the budding field is inclusive from the start.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Program Lets Users Design Their Own Quantum Computers

This is the first time that most people will be able to “touch” quantum computing.

  • By John Breeden II

Energy Commits $30 Million to Advance Quantum Tech at Its Nanoscale-Focused User Facilities

Other investments are also on the horizon, a federal official confirmed.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Republicans Put Forth Two Quantum Computing Bills

A coalition of companies also expressed support.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Biden’s Pick For Defense Policy Chief Outlines Cyber Deterrence Position

In a contentious nomination hearing, Colin Kahl called for a whole-of-government approach to technology.

  • By Mila Jasper

Army-Built Quantum Sensor Can Detect Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Other Signals

The device can sample the complete radio spectrum—and fits into the Army’s vision for high-tech modernization.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Air Force, Korean Partners Unveil Plan to Co-Fund ‘Breakthrough’ Quantum Research

The aim is to promote international collaboration and push forward new and needed technological developments.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Inside the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Contemporary Quantum Pursuits

The early quantum adopter is making strategic moves to develop on-the-rise capabilities—and manage the hype around them.

  • By Brandi Vincent
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With the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine being administered, a return to normal feels within reach but normal will change.

  • By Vinton G. Cerf

GSA Releases Draft of New Government IT Services Contract Polaris

The draft request for proposals focuses on IT services and emerging technology offerings from three classes of small business.

  • By Aaron Boyd

Two Years into the Government’s National Quantum Initiative

An Office of Science and Technology Policy official offered a look back on what’s unfolded—and a glimpse into what’s to come.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Is Now the Time to Start Protecting Government Data from Quantum Hacking?

The key to creating quantum-resistant encryption is to get away from the core strength of computers, according to one expert.

  • By John Breeden II

Will Quantum Computing Supercharge Artificial Intelligence?

Imagine if we could simply train an AI to look at the data coming from the quantum machine, figure out what makes sense and what is probably wrong without human intervention.

  • By John Breeden II

NIST-Supported Quantum Consortium Launches Committee on National Security

The group will explore the on-the-rise technology’s implications within the crucial defense-driven realm.

  • By Brandi Vincent

White House Strategy Names 20 Emerging Technologies Crucial to National Security

As part of the strategy, the administration is encouraging government agencies to research, develop and buy more emerging technologies.

  • By Aaron Boyd