Researchers at MIT have developed a new AI method to design nanoparticles that can deliver RNA vaccines and other RNA-based treatments more effectively.
Perplexity AI, a fairly new artificial intelligence company, has surprised the tech world by making a $34.5 billion offer to buy Google Chrome, the world’s most popular web browser. The company, which is backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and chipmaker Nvidia, is led by a former Google and OpenAI employee. The announcement immediately caught the attention of industry experts and investors, many of whom are questioning the seriousness and feasibility of the bid.
The UK’s tax authority, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), has stated that it uses AI to review social media activity as part of its investigations into suspected tax evasion. According to the agency, the technology is not a replacement for human judgment and remains under legal supervision.
Researchers from the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology (QIQB) at the University of Osaka, Japan, recently unveiled a superconducting quantum computer designed and assembled using local software and hardware . Going live on July 28, the quantum computer marks a significant step in Japan’s quest for self-reliance in the emerging quantum computing sector and serves as a showcase of the country’s technological expertise.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave” or the “Company”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software and services, today announced that it is hosting its first-ever Qubits Japan 2025 quantum computing user conference in Tokyo on September 17 to support growing interest and adoption of annealing quantum computing technology across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Themed “Quantum Realized,” Qubits Japan 2025 will feature presentations from D-Wave executives, customers, and thought leaders that showcase how D-Wave’s quantum technology is already delivering tangible value today.
A recent survey by workplace software provider Nexthink found that 64% of IT executives in large organizations expect their human resources and IT departments to merge within the next five years, largely because of advancements in AI.
D-Wave's earnings weren't a complete home run, but the firm still gives investors plenty to be excited about—the problem is, so do other quantum companies.
Stocks were higher for the week as investors overlooked tariff uncertainty, but the bulls may get tested by next week's data on inflation and retail sales
