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Innovation, Efficiency, and a Few Thousand Steps In our pre-ISC blog, we looked ahead with excitement at what ISC 2025
February 2025
Roco’s Recap
Busy month, humans? Missed the latest updates? Don’t worry while you were handling the chaos, I was scanning the networks for the biggest stories!
I’ve compiled a high-priority roundup from the most trusted sources, so you can stay ahead of the latest trends, industry moves, and must-know news.
Let’s plug in and catch up!
Microsoft quantum breakthrough promises to usher in the next era of computing in ‘years, not decades’
As reported by Todd Bishop in GeekWire:
Microsoft’s Majorana 1 quantum processor claims to achieve more stable qubits using topological superconductors, addressing quantum error challenges at the hardware level.
EU plans to 'mobilize' €200B to invest in AI to catch up with US and China
As reported by Jude Karabus in The Register:
The EU plans to invest €200 billion to boost its AI infrastructure, aiming to compete with the US and China.
AI Export Control Frameworks
Our very own Dairsie Latimer talks through the implications of the The Regulatory Framework for the Responsible Diffusion of Advanced Artificial Intelligence Technology.
Quantum and AI: A Marriage Made of Valid Expectations or Hype?
As reported by Bob Sutor in HPCWire:
HPCwire asks Bob Sutor for his analysis on Quantum for AI, AI for Quantum and Quantum and AI in the Same Workflow.
Semiconductor Industry Faces a Seismic Shift
As reported by Pablo Valerio in EE Times:
The semiconductor industry is undergoing significant transformations:
- Intel’s Potential Breakup
- Arm’s Shift to Manufacturing
- Geopolitical Tensions
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