Creating revolutionary pharmaceutical drugs, testing new materials for cars and simulating how market scenarios can affect banks — these are just some of the tasks that could take months or years to develop,

Quantum computing is still years away, but Nvidia just built the bridge that will bring it closer -- a quiet integration of AI, GPUs, and patience that could shorten the wait for the next computing revolution.

The algorithms could also benefit AI by generating large, diverse datasets to train models or by enabling quantum-enhanced machine learning, says Adam Lewis, the head of innovation at SandboxAQ, a Google spin-off that works on AI and quantum software.

Experiments show that a time crystal based on magnons can interact with mechanical waves without being destroyed.

In addition to launching Nighthawk, IBM also announced its Quantum Loon chip, an experimental processor that will not be made publicly available, but the company said it will be the driving force behind IBM's efforts to deliver the world’s first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029.

Strontium titanate’s remarkable ability to perform at extremely low temperatures makes it a key material for next-generation cryogenic devices used in quantum computing and space exploration. Supercon

Quantinuum has unveiled a third-generation quantum computer that could be easier to scale up than rival approaches.

Quantum computing stocks skyrocketed in the last year, delivering returns that dwarf those of AI stocks over comparable periods. But the path to commercialization is uncertain, and the stocks remain highly speculative and volatile.

Quantum computing pure-play stocks IonQ, Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum, and Quantum Computing Inc. have soared between 260% and 2,710% over the trailing year. By one estimate, quantum computers can create $450 billion to $850 billion in global economic value by 2040, which partially explains the hype behind these stocks.