"The Good" Chinese scientists set a world record by achieving a whopping 1,002 km quantum key distribution (QKD) through an optical fibre, pushing the envelope for a future large-scale quantum network. They have released their network and pushed on qubits as we saw last week. On the other hand, the Royal Navy has successfully tested a quantum accelerometer that offers GPS-free navigation, indicating a new era for navigation technology. And that is where quantum can truly help today. Finally, the Banque de France and Deutsche Bundesbank have proved the viability of a quantum-safe financial system with Project Leap, fortifying financial data against future quantum threats. IBM opens a quantum data center in Europe and Haiqu raises $4M in San Francisco (what a great name!)"The Bad" - A great piece about the growing concern about the ethical crossroads that quantum computing is facing. As Australia prepares to tap into a $1 billion fund for its Quantum Strategy, questions arise about the implications of these technologies and their potential misuse. The use of quantum technologies and their implications on privacy, data security, and geopolitical dynamics need careful scrutiny to avoid potential misuse."The Ugly" - Well, the ugly this week clearly goes to IonQ with their paid piece on Forbes, claiming working on a quantum ML system that matches human intelligence. You can take it as a satirical piece if you want.
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The Week in Quantum Computing - June 12th
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"The Good" Chinese scientists set a world record by achieving a whopping 1,002 km quantum key distribution (QKD) through an optical fibre, pushing the envelope for a future large-scale quantum network. They have released their network and pushed on qubits as we saw last week. On the other hand, the Royal Navy has successfully tested a quantum accelerometer that offers GPS-free navigation, indicating a new era for navigation technology. And that is where quantum can truly help today. Finally, the Banque de France and Deutsche Bundesbank have proved the viability of a quantum-safe financial system with Project Leap, fortifying financial data against future quantum threats. IBM opens a quantum data center in Europe and Haiqu raises $4M in San Francisco (what a great name!)"The Bad" - A great piece about the growing concern about the ethical crossroads that quantum computing is facing. As Australia prepares to tap into a $1 billion fund for its Quantum Strategy, questions arise about the implications of these technologies and their potential misuse. The use of quantum technologies and their implications on privacy, data security, and geopolitical dynamics need careful scrutiny to avoid potential misuse."The Ugly" - Well, the ugly this week clearly goes to IonQ with their paid piece on Forbes, claiming working on a quantum ML system that matches human intelligence. You can take it as a satirical piece if you want.