Emerging Tech
DARPA aims for interoperability between classic and quantum communication
Marrying quantum information technologies with modern networking infrastructure is part of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s plan for safer, faster digital networks.
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Emerging tech can be a ‘double-edged-sword’ for agencies, experts warn
Safely incorporating emerging systems like artificial intelligence and quantum computing demand the overhaul of legacy systems and rigorous cyber hygiene, federal officials say.
Cybersecurity
OMB draft memo sets agency and vendor quantum security standards
The Office of Management and Budget is drafting a new memorandum to outline steps for the federal government’s migration to a post-quantum cryptographic standard.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Director should lead quantum cyber preparations, GAO says
Marisol Cruz Cain, the watchdog’s head of cybersecurity and information, told lawmakers that the Office of the National Cyber Director remains GAO’s pick to coordinate a national post-quantum strategy.
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Microsoft announces advancement in quantum error correction
The company said it is able to reduce error rates in its quantum computing capabilities by 1,000-fold thanks to four-dimensional geometric codes.
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G7 nations commit to advancing AI and quantum
The seven member nations agreed to collaborate on both artificial intelligence and quantum technology research and policy.
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IBM bets on novel error-correction for scalable quantum computing
The company’s forthcoming quantum processor, IBM Starling, was unveiled today, with officials saying it promises efficiency without burdensome overhead.
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NIST works to bring more everyday understanding to quantum science
The agency is celebrating 2025 being designated as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology with an educational campaign.
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Industry leaders stress need for National Quantum Reauthorization Act passage
Major tech players hoping to scale their quantum technologies for the commercial market told Congress that the NQI Reauthorization Act is “critical” to these efforts, citing its promotion of partnerships and agency funding.
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Companies announce billions in investments to support emerging tech
The new corporate investments pledged to U.S. manufacturing aim to support the country’s growing artificial intelligence innovation ecosystem, among others.
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Blackburn introduces 3 bills focused on quantum tech investment
All of the legislation has bipartisan backing and intends to “promote continued innovation” in the field.
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DARPA begins scaling a quantum computer with 15 companies
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency selected the inaugural cohort for its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative as federal researchers work to identify the best path for quantum computing.
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AWS unveils its quantum chip prototype, Ocelot
The company joins the ranks of IBM, Google and Microsoft in launching an early stage chip designed to further quantum computing needs.
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OSTP director nominee promises to center ‘American leadership’ in emerging tech work
Trump’s pick to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy, Michael Kratsios, identified innovating in AI and quantum as two of his major priorities.
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Microsoft debuts new superconductor chip designed for quantum computing
The newly termed “topoconductor,” Majorana 1, is designed to support large qubit data processing for a future quantum computer.
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DARPA taps Microsoft, PsiQuantum for scalable quantum computer research
As part of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, the two companies are now in negotiations under the validation and co-design phase of the quantum computing program.
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Industry group calls on Trump to appoint a quantum czar
A letter sent to President Donald Trump also called for a reauthorization of 2018’s National Quantum Initiative Act.
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Buckle up for an odd couple of 2025 government and technology predictions
From multiversal theories to human-like AI, 2025 could have plenty in store for technology.
Cybersecurity
Agencies look to automation software to usher in next phase of post-quantum security
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is working with select agencies to implement post-quantum cryptography, and will turn to vendors to further secure federal data.
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