Quantum computing7 stories

1. October 8
   Forbes outlines a computing concept combining AI and quantum technology Forbes describes “infinite computing” as a way to think about the future of computing. FB AI 2 sources
2. October 8
   PsiQuantum secures conditional Pentagon loan commitment worth up to $150 million The commitment comes from the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital, the quantum computing company announced. TNW Chips & Data Centers 2 sources
3. October 8
   Nvidia pledges $1 billion over five years for US science research The commitments will support research and development in quantum computing, healthcare and energy security, fields Nvidia describes as important to US leadership. NV Chips & Data Centers 4 sources
4. October 8
   Oratomic raises $475 million at a $5.4 billion valuation The funding round comes three months after Oratomic’s Series A. WSJ Chips & Data Centers 4 sources
5. October 8
   Vitalik Buterin urges caution on wallet moves as AI threatens cryptography The Ethereum co-founder says the industry should take risks from AI-accelerated mathematics seriously. TB Security 3 sources
6. October 7
   DARPA selects four companies for final quantum computing evaluation Atom Computing, Diraq, IBM and IonQ have advanced to Stage C of the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. DCD Chips & Data Centers 4 sources
7. October 7
   ZuriQ and Infineon expand collaboration on scalable quantum chips The companies are working to scale quantum processors for commercial quantum systems. DCD Chips & Data Centers 2 sources