Intel CEO sees quantum computing as third pillar

Intel has agreed to acquire Israeli quantum software company Classiq, as CEO Lip-Bu Tan positions quantum computing as a "third pillar" alongside CPUs and GPUs. The deal, whose price has not been disclosed, is reportedly valued at about US$2.3 billion and is expected to close in the first half of 2027, according to Reuters.

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DT DigiTimes Intel CEO sees quantum computing as third pillar · Charlene Chen 8:00 PM

CTE CTech Intel’s CEO on Classiq: “Intel will become a full stack revenue-generating quantum computing company” 3:17 AM

WCF Wccftech Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Breaks Silence On Quantum Computing Acquisition & Says Intel Will Become A Full Stack Revenue-Generating Quantum Company” · Ramish Zafar 6:15 AM

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