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Google’s Latest Quantum Experiment Moves from Hype to Proof

Using a technique called Quantum Echoes, Google says its latest chip has delivered results that outperform traditional computers and can be mathematically checked for accuracy. The post Google’s Latest Quantum Experiment Moves from Hype to Proof appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Microsoft’s Mico is a ‘Clippy’ for the AI era

Microsoft has unveiled “Mico,” a new animated avatar for its Copilot AI that brings back shades of Clippy. The expressive blob acts as a friendly, customizable face for the chatbot.

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IBM’s Upbeat Q3 Results Overshadowed by Slowing Cloud Growth

IBM had solid earnings and strong AI-driven demand, but offset by investor concerns over a slowdown in the company’s core cloud software segment. The post IBM’s Upbeat Q3 Results Overshadowed by Slowing Cloud Growth appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Trump admin not negotiating equity stakes with quantum firms: Commerce official

“The Commerce Department is not currently negotiating equity stakes with quantum computing companies,” the spokesperson said in a statement.

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CrowdStrike CEO blasts ‘AI is killing software’ narrative, says one can’t exist without the other

CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz pushed back on the narrative that artificial intelligence makes cloud-based software obsolete.

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Trump Pardons Founder of the Crypto Exchange Binance

Changpeng Zhao, the richest man in crypto, admitted to money-laundering violations that allowed terrorists and other criminals to move money on Binance.

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President Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison in 2024 after pleading guilty to violating money laundering laws.

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Google’s bets on carbon capture power plants, which have a mixed record

Google intends to use electricity from the 400-MW power plant in Decatur, Illinois, to operate nearby data centers. Carbon capture will eliminate some of the plants emissions, but how much remains to be seen.

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Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Changpeng Zhao previously pleaded guilty to enabling money laundering while running the cryptocurrency exchange, and served four months in prison last year.

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The Man Who Makes AI Slop by Hand

Chinese creator Tianran Mu went viral for mimicking the eerie, unsettling aesthetic of AI videos, but his work is 100 percent human.

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