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Physicists at the University of Bath in the UK have developed a new generation of specialty optical fibers designed to address future data transfer challenges anticipated with the rise of quantum computing. Physicists at the University of Bath in the UK have developed a new generation of specialty optical fibers...

Physicists Develop Next-Gen Optical Fibers for Future Quantum Data Transfer

Quantum computing is rapidly progressing and poised to revolutionize many aspects of modern technology. By harnessing the unique properties of quantum mechanics, quantum computers have the potential to solve complex problems that are currently beyond the capabilities of classical computers. Let’s explore the advancements in quantum computing, its potential applications, and how it could transform fields like cryptography, optimization, and artificial intelligence (AI).

The Impact of Quantum Computing on Modern Technology

After much anticipation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued its first Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards today. They are intended to defeat efforts by quantum computers powerful enough to decrypt data and communications that have been encrypted mostly using the RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) cryptosystem. This is significant step forward and expected to prompt a flood of new tools and products to implement the new standards.

NIST Issues Post Quantum Cryptography Standards and Calls for their Adoption

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released its highly anticipated standards for how to protect encryption from future quantum technologies. Why it matters: China and other foreign foes are likely already collecting encrypted U.S. secrets with the hopes of breaking into them once quantum computers' technology catches up.

Safeguarding U.S. secrets from quantum computers just got easier

As quantum computing continues to gain traction in various scientific fields, including artificial intelligence, manufacturing, and finance, researchers are facing significant challenges in accessing and utilizing these powerful resources. The complexity of deploying and setting up multiple software components can be daunting, even for experts. To address this issue, a hybrid cloud-based reference architecture has been developed, making it easier to launch new experiments and simulations. This breakthrough could revolutionize the way we approach quantum computing, enabling researchers to focus on their research rather than getting bogged down in technical details.

Unlocking Quantum Computing’s Potential: Simplifying Access to Resources

As the world becomes increasingly fascinated by quantum computing’s potential, a new generation of learners is emerging, eager to grasp the fundamentals of this revolutionary technology. At the heart of this pursuit lies the development of quantum programming languages designed to simplify the complexities of quantum computing and make it accessible to a broader audience.

Quantum Programming Languages For Learners

All of the investments made this year by Bezos' family office — called Bezos Expeditions — have been in artificial intelligence, according to data provided to CNBC by FINTRX, a private wealth intelligence platform. Bezos Expeditions has always tilted heavily toward tech. Fully 70% of the family office's...

Jeff Bezos' family office is making big investments in AI

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Microsoft Corporation and Palantir Technologies have teamed to deliver artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, and analytics solutions for the US Defense and Intelligence Community. The project will combine large language models operated under Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service with Palantir’s AI Platforms suite for government and classified cloud environments. The integrated...

Microsoft, Palantir to Supply AI and Cloud Solutions for US Defense and Intelligence Community

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The new device, called a magnetic tunnel junction, can be harnessed to pack more computing power onto a chip than was previously thought possible.

Atomic-scale graphene-based magnets could spur on much smaller and more powerful computing components

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Nvidia is touting the work of Figure, a robotics and AI start-up that it invested in earlier this year. In an Nvidia blog post, the companies showcased the next-generation Figure 02 conversational humanoid robot, which leverages generative AI models trained on Nvidia H100 GPUs to power its inference capabilities. Development...

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The concept of a quantum internet has been gaining momentum in recent years, with researchers working towards creating a network that can securely transmit information using the principles of quantum mechanics. To achieve this goal, a team of researchers has developed QuIP, a P4-based Quantum Internet Protocol prototyping framework for designing and implementing quantum network protocols. This platform-agnostic framework provides the means to flexibly define device architectures against which quantum network protocols can be implemented, allowing researchers to design and implement protocols without being tied to a specific simulator or hardware.

Building a Quantum Internet: Researchers Develop Platform-Agnostic Framework

Samsung Foundry has entered into a partnership with the South Korean firm DeepX. As part of the collaboration, Samsung Foundry will manufacture 5nm AI chips for DeepX. Notably, Samsung Foundry is the world’s second-largest contract semiconductor chip maker after TSMC. The company will now mass produce DeepX’s first-gen AI semiconductor chip called the DX-M1.

Samsung Foundry will make 5nm AI chips for South Korea’s DeepX

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

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In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

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Twilio has underperformed the broader market this past year, but it has started gaining momentum. Its integration of AI could help it win more business, and the stock remains cheaply valued. This cloud computing company could witness an improvement in growth thanks to the rising adoption of AI. The proliferation...

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Silicon Valley-based Figure has unveiled its next-generation Figure 02 humanoid robot, which leverages NVIDIA Omniverse and NVIDIA GPUs to perform fully autonomous tasks. According to the NVIDIA Blog, the Figure 02 model has been tested for data collection and use-case training at BMW Group's Spartanburg production line in South Carolina.

Figure Launches Advanced Humanoid Robot Leveraging NVIDIA AI for Autonomous Tasks

While this seems like a goal we can all agree on, SB 1047 has drawn the ire of Silicon Valley players large and small, including venture capitalists, big tech trade groups, researchers and startup founders. A lot of AI bills are flying around the country right now, but California’s Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act has become one of the most controversial. Here’s why — and who’s saying so.

California AI bill SB 1047 aims to prevent AI disasters, but Silicon Valley warns it will cause one

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IBM-Developed Algorithms Announced as World’s 1st Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2024 — Two IBM-developed algorithms have been officially formalized within the world’s first three post-quantum cryptography standards, which were published today...

IBM-Developed Algorithms Announced as World’s 1st Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards

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