This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through September 5) Image Credit D Designs on Unsplash Share Computing Why Everyone in Quantum Computing Is Buzzing About Google’s Move Into ‘Neutral Atoms’Adam Bluestein | Fast Company "Google’s interest sends a clear signal: Neutral atom quantum computing has arrived. And while it may not replace superconducting as the leading approach, the technology is primed to be a key player in the race to quantum utility, the threshold where the value of quantum computers finally eclipses the cost of running them." Biotechnology A Transplanted Pig Kidney Is Still Working After a Record-Setting 9 Months in a PatientEmily Mullin | Wired ($) "While they wait [for a kidney transplant], patients often need dialysis, in which a person’s blood vessels are hooked up to a machine that removes excess fluid and waste from the bloodstream. Dialysis typically requires four-hour sessions three times a week and can damage blood vessels over time, making the procedure hard on the body. Pig kidneys could offer an alternative until a human organ is available." Future The Singularity Is Not What It SeemsMatteo Wong and Charlie Warzel | The Atlantic ($) "This singularity isn’t coming at the hands of a higher form of intelligence. Nothing about this technology is inevitable. It is thrilling, terrifying, and ultimately convenient to assign agency and then blame to machines. But today’s chaos was not 'injected into the system' by technology, as [Sam] Altman wrote more than a decade ago; the destruction is the system. It’s not God in the machine; it’s us." Artificial Intelligence OpenAI Technique in ‘Astra’ Model Sparks Security ConcernsAmir Efrati, Stephanie Palazzolo, and Rocket Drew | The Information ($) "OpenAI says its forthcoming AI model Astra marks a step up in capabilities such as coding and operating applications on
Sep 5, 2026 · via singularityhub.com
G7 Tells Crypto Industry to Start Moving to Quantum-Safe Encryption Now The Group of Seven's cybersecurity working group issued a blunt warning on September 3, 2026: organizations around the world should begin migrating to post-quantum cryptography immediately, before quantum computers become capable of dismantling the encryption that currently secures digital infrastructure. The advisory carries particular urgency for the cryptocurrency industry, where public-key cryptography underpins everything from wallet security to transaction authorization, and where upgrading core protocols requires coordination across developers, miners, exchanges and millions of users. The working group's report, titled "Preparing for the Post-Quantum Era: A Call to Action," frames quantum computing as a security and economic threat affecting public and private organizations alike, not only operators of critical infrastructure. The document never mentions cryptocurrency by name. Yet the connection is unavoidable: blockchain networks depend on the same class of cryptographic algorithms that quantum machines are expected to break, and the industry's upgrade path is complicated by governance debates, technical constraints and the permanent visibility of on-chain data. "Although the exact timeline is uncertain, several recent advances suggest an anticipation of the development of quantum computers able to break widely used public-key cryptography mechanisms and threaten the security of digital infrastructures," the group wrote. One of the most pressing concerns identified in the report is the "harvest now, decrypt later" strategy. Attackers could collect encrypted data today and store it until quantum capabilities mature sufficiently to unlock it. For blockchains, this vulnerability is amplified because public keys and transaction histories remain visible forever, potentially exposing older wallets to retrospective attacks years after funds were moved. Europe Moves First With Binding Deadlines While the G7 statement is advisory, the European Union has already converted the quantum threat into regulatory requirements. The EU adopted its Coordinated Implementation Roadmap for the Transition
Sep 5, 2026 · via finance.biggo.com
Post-quantum Bitcoin Protection: QuFi Tests Bitcoin Security Without Blockchain Changes Post-quantum Bitcoin protection from QuFi Network demonstrates how digital assets can be prepared for future quantum risks without rewriting existing settlement networks. The company launched a post-quantum verification platform and showcased its operation on Bitcoin Testnet4. The overall principle of this protection is to preemptively replace or supplement vulnerable cryptographic elements with more robust schemes, without disrupting the operation of the network and wallets. Verification Beyond the Blockchain The main idea of QuFi Network is not to force the blockchain itself to perform all the heavy cryptographic work. The platform separates the verification of an operation from its final execution: independent nodes conduct cryptographic verification in advance and then transmit a compact proof to the network. This approach is intended to reduce the load on base networks if they need to transition to post-quantum cryptography. Post-quantum schemes often require more data, computations, and resources than traditional public key cryptography mechanisms, so directly embedding new signatures into each blockchain could increase storage, bandwidth, and transaction processing requirements. In addition to the load, migration may face compatibility issues with wallets, exchanges, bridges, and nodes: users will need to update tools, carefully transfer keys, and avoid errors when transitioning to new formats. QuFi Network relies on standards prepared under the initiative of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. NIST acts as the coordinator for standardization in this area: it collects candidates, opens them for public cryptanalysis, compares their resilience and practicality, and then approves the selected algorithms as standards. If we break down the schemes used by QuFi Network by roles, we get the following picture: - ML-DSA-65 --- lattice cryptography; digital signature; NIST standardization. - SLH-DSA --- hash signatures; additional digital signature scheme; NIST standardization. - ML-KEM-1024 --- lattice cryptography; secure
Sep 5, 2026 · via weex.com
Scaling of the quantum approximate optimization algorithm on superconducting qubit based hardware Abstract Quantum computers may provide good solutions to combinatorial optimization problems by leveraging the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA). The QAOA is often presented as an algorithm for noisy hardware. However, hardware constraints limit its applicability to problem instances that closely match the connectivity of the qubits. Furthermore, the QAOA must outpace classical solvers. Here, we investigate swap strategies to map dense problems into linear, grid and heavy-hex coupling maps. A line-based swap strategy works best for linear and two-dimensional grid coupling maps. Heavy-hex coupling maps require an adaptation of the line swap strategy. By contrast, three-dimensional grid coupling maps benefit from a different swap strategy. Using known entropic arguments we find that the required gate fidelity for dense problems lies deep below the fault-tolerant threshold. We also provide a methodology to reason about the execution-time of QAOA. Finally, we present a QAOA Qiskit Runtime program and execute the closed-loop optimization on cloud-based quantum computers with transpiler settings optimized for QAOA. This work highlights some obstacles to improve to make QAOA competitive, such as gate fidelity, gate speed, and the large number of shots needed. The Qiskit Runtime program gives us a tool to investigate such issues at scale on noisy superconducting qubit hardware. 1 Introduction Gate-based quantum computers process information by applying unitary operations on information stored in qubits. Such computers may provide an advantage for complex computational tasks in chemistry [1, 2, 3], finance [4, 5, 6] and combinatorial optimization [7, 8]. We focus on the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) [7, 8, 9] which maps combinatorial optimization problems, for instance, quadratic unconstrained binary optimization (QUBO) problems with variables | | | | (1) | to the problem of finding the ground state of an Ising
Sep 4, 2026 · via arxiv.org
In brief - The G7 says organizations should begin migrating to post-quantum cryptography now. - Attackers can collect encrypted data today and decrypt it if sufficiently powerful quantum computers emerge. - Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana developers are already testing defenses against the threat. The G7 is urging governments and businesses to prepare for quantum-enabled cyberattacks now, warning that migration could take years and that sensitive data is already at risk. In a new report, the cybersecurity working group of the Group of Seven, better known as the G7—a forum comprising Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States—called quantum computing a security and economic threat to public and private organizations, not just critical infrastructure operators. “Although the exact timeline is uncertain, several recent advances suggest an anticipation of the development of quantum computers able to break widely used public-key cryptography mechanisms and threaten the security of digital infrastructures,” the group wrote. The group urged organizations to adopt post-quantum cryptography, or PQC, to protect against classical and quantum attacks. Without it, data stolen and stored today could later be decrypted by a sufficiently powerful quantum computer, which could also break digital signatures, enable impersonation, and expose companies and their supply chains. “We acknowledge that transitioning to PQC is not a problem for individual organizations to solve in isolation, but rather a collective transition that can only be achieved with early engagement, coordinated planning, and informed decision-making across the public and private sectors,” wrote. While the report does not mention cryptocurrency, the same class of public-key cryptography protects blockchain wallets and authorizes transactions. Current quantum computers cannot break Bitcoin’s cryptography. Developers are nevertheless considering post-quantum proposals including BIP-360, which would prepare the network to support new signature schemes. Bitcoin’s governance makes the transition more complicated. Any major security
Sep 4, 2026 · via decrypt.co
- CISA and a working group are urging organizations to begin transitioning to post-quantum cryptography - The groups identify five priorities, including raising awareness, developing national strategies and advancing R&D. - Explore emerging cyber threats at the 2026 Homeland Security Summit on Nov 10 The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the G7 Cybersecurity Working Group are urging governments and organizations to begin transitioning to post-quantum cryptography, or PQC. The threat posed by quantum computing is forcing government agencies to rethink how they protect sensitive information and critical systems. As DHS continues to prioritize cyber defense and homeland security technology, the transition to post-quantum cryptography is becoming an increasingly important component of federal cybersecurity. The 2026 Homeland Security Summit will bring together government and industry leaders to discuss emerging cyber threats, technology modernization and strategies for strengthening the nation’s security posture. Register your spot for the event. Why Is CISA Calling for Post-Quantum Cryptography Action? CISA warned Thursday through its Preparing for the Post-Quantum Era: A Call to Action publication that advances in quantum computing could eventually enable cryptographically relevant quantum computers to break public-key cryptography currently used to protect digital infrastructure. While the timeline for such quantum computers remains uncertain, the groups said the potential threat should no longer be treated as distant. Instead, governments and businesses should begin planning their PQC migrations to avoid exposure to quantum threats while providing long-term protection of confidential data. In addition to quantum-related risks, the groups warn that delaying migration could cause organizations to lose competitive advantages or potentially face exclusion from certain contracting opportunities, including public procurement. What Does CISA Recommend for PQC Migration? CISA and the G7 Cybersecurity Working Group recommend that organizations adopt a phased, risk-based approach to post-quantum cryptography migration, beginning with identifying critical data and assets, inventorying
Sep 4, 2026 · via executivegov.com
The quantum security deadline just got harder to ignore COMMENTARY | Quantum security is a national defense priority, not a future planning exercise. Once viewed as just a research topic and future concern, quantum security is now an operational priority for the U.S. federal government. Recent executive orders from President Donald Trump, paired with a quantum defense strategy from the Department of War (DoW), reiterate the Administration’s commitment to “safeguard America’s most sensitive data, critical infrastructure and the digital economy” and lay out concrete steps for organizations to adopt post-quantum cryptography and protect their systems. The reason is simple. Large-scale quantum computers aren’t here yet, but the risk already is. Adversaries can capture encrypted data today, store it and decrypt it later when quantum capabilities mature. This “harvest now, decrypt later” threat turns quantum from a future computing problem into a present-day cybersecurity one. And it's exactly the kind of long-tail risk that should worry anyone protecting mission-critical systems, sensitive data or long-lived corporate assets. Speed is of the essence The White House’s executive order underscores this urgency by supercharging the national effort to develop a large-scale quantum computer and directing agencies to deploy quantum-enabled networks within the next five years. By driving a whole-of-government strategy that coordinates commerce, energy and intelligence capabilities, the administration has signaled that the timeline for quantum disruption is moving much faster than many realize. Major hardware developers like Google, IonQ, IBM and Intel have also reported material progress in recent months, with Google's Willow chip and its quantum error-correction advances chief among them. That momentum is already translating into concrete action: the NSA and the DEVCOM Army Research Office recently launched the QuantumEAGLe initiative, a collaborative program built to accelerate the domestic quantum computing ecosystem, secure critical supply chains and fast-track fault-tolerant quantum capabilities.
Sep 4, 2026 · via nextgov.com
The Department of Defense is seeking commercially available, software-only encryption technology to protect military data without requiring changes to existing hardware as the department moves toward post-quantum cryptography (PQC). According to a request for information (RFI) posted to Sam.gov on Aug. 27, the DOD wants “to identify potential sources and solutions that can meet the department’s requirements for interim data protection measures, which are designed to be consistent with and advance the DOW’s migration to post-quantum cryptography.” Under the Trump administration, the DOD was rebranded as the Department of War (DOW). “The desired solution should provide utility-based, data packet-level cryptographic protection that aligns with the government’s PQC migration strategy and implementation plan, scheduled for on or before December 31, 2029,” the RFI reads. The software encryption effort is part of a broader DOD push to prepare military systems for quantum-era threats. The department published its PQC strategy in June, the day after the White House issued new quantum policies. The DOD PQC strategy outlines a plan to prepare “for a future battle space enabled by Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computers.” The strategy directs personnel to ensure all systems support PQC by 2030, and that every DOD system uses PQC, unless otherwise specified, no later than 2031. Applicable solutions The RFI states that applicable solutions must ensure cryptographic protection of data and protect encryption and decryption keys during establishment through asymmetric key encapsulation mechanisms and digital signatures. Authentication integration must be provided through an authorized PQC digital signature or through message authentication codes established through PQC asymmetric cryptographic approaches. Solutions must also be capable of integrating with PQC public key infrastructure. The department’s requirements further call for protections against unknown key access, including third-party storage, management, or access to cryptographic keys. The RFI also specifies that applicable solutions must not use symmetric
Sep 4, 2026 · via meritalk.com
Quantum computing may be lurking in the shadow of artificial intelligence (AI), but investors should pay special attention to this field. It has the potential to reshape the computing landscape, and several strong players in this industry could benefit immensely from the rise of quantum computing. Three that I think are primed to benefit are Alphabet (GOOG -1.05%) (GOOGL -1.11%), IonQ (IONQ +1.28%), and Nvidia (NVDA +0.84%). These are top stocks in this industry, and the time is now to take advantage of them. Why is quantum computing a big deal? Quantum computing is different from traditional computing because it doesn't take a binary path. Traditional computing uses ones and zeros (called bits) to determine outcomes, while quantum computing uses qubits, which are better described as the probability of an answer being a zero or a one. This allows such machines to consider an endless number of possibilities, making it ideal for nonlinear problems, which include a surprising number of issues. In some situations, quantum computers will be able to complete calculations that would take digital supercomputers billions of years to handle. The systems aren't powerful enough yet, but that's just a matter of time. Ask again in five or 10 years. Tasks like processing AI, optimizing logistics and delivery networks, and weather prediction are just some of the opportunities that quantum computing could address. The market opportunity is vast, and a projection from the management consultancy McKinsey & Company estimates that the quantum industry could reach $72 billion in annual revenue by 2035. That's a huge chunk of revenue that's currently not in play, and these three stocks are primed to benefit from it. This trio is a balanced approach to quantum computing With how lucrative the technology is, it should come as no surprise that countless competitors are
Sep 4, 2026 · via fool.com
QuTech has established a Quantum Systems Integration Unit to develop complete superconducting quantum computers, building on five generations of systems already made publicly accessible through Quantum Inspire. The new unit will focus on integrating all components, from cryogenics to software, into a functioning machine, using experience gained through programs like HectoQubit/2 and OpenSuperQPlus. This approach aims for a system architecture and component qualification, according to QuTech, and will utilize an open architecture to combine specialized technologies from European partners including TNO and Qblox. Leo DiCarlo will serve as Scientific Lead of the unit, connecting ongoing research in quantum error correction with the engineering of full quantum systems. Full-Stack Superconducting Quantum Computer Development at QuTech QuTech is establishing a repeatable system-integration blueprint based on experience gained from five generations of superconducting quantum computers that have been made publicly accessible via Quantum Inspire. This platform has provided the team with practical knowledge spanning the entire lifecycle, from initial processor development through ongoing operation and user support. HectoQubit/2 and OpenSuperQPlus programs further solidified this expertise, enabling development across component qualification and automated monitoring, building on this experience for the new Quantum Systems Integration Unit. The unit’s initial focus will be building intellectual property around system architecture, integration methods, and essential tooling. Vivek Sinha acts as Strategy and Partnerships Lead, guiding efforts to identify key customer needs and potential applications for this integrated technology. A market study is underway to evaluate various commercial routes, including turnkey system-integration projects and system integration as a service, planned for 2028, supported by a strong IP position and practical experience integrating superconducting quantum computers across the European value chain. This initiative aims to strengthen Europe’s quantum computing infrastructure by using existing technologies and fostering collaboration within the European value chain. The unit’s work will focus on open-architecture quantum
Sep 4, 2026 · via quantumzeitgeist.com
The state-of-the-art quantum facility will strengthen Europe’s ability to design, manufacture and scale next-generation quantum chips, helping to position the continent as a global leader in quantum technology. Today, Quantum Foundry Copenhagen and the Novo Nordisk Foundation announce plans to establish a new 5,300 m² quantum chip fabrication facility in Copenhagen. The facility will develop and scale the advanced manufacturing equipment needed to produce the next generation of quantum chips and strengthen Europe’s position in an increasingly competitive global quantum landscape. While Europe has built one of the world’s strongest research environments in quantum science, global leadership in quantum technologies will ultimately depend not only on scientific breakthroughs, but also on the ability to turn these breakthroughs into commercial products at scale. The fabrication of high-quality quantum chips, the specialised core processing units inside a quantum computer, is a crucial part of that process. “Europe’s quantum ambitions depend on our ability to turn scientific excellence into industrial capability. Strengthening European capacity to develop and manufacture quantum chips is essential for our competitiveness, resilient supply chains and technological sovereignty. Building on the European Chips Act and the Quantum Europe Strategy, and looking ahead to the forthcoming Quantum Act, initiatives such as Quantum Foundry Copenhagen can contribute to the industrial ecosystem Europe needs to scale quantum technologies,” says Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy. Quantum technologies have the potential to solve problems that are beyond the reach of today’s most powerful computers. In the future, they could help researchers develop new medicines faster, design more sustainable materials, optimise energy systems, and strengthen cybersecurity. Martin Lidegaard, Denmark’s Minister of Business and Competitiveness, says: “Technological breakthroughs happen when we succeed in turning new knowledge into value for both society and businesses. Quantum technology offers solutions to
Sep 4, 2026 · via novonordiskfonden.dk
Made in North Rhine-Westphalia and Siegen: Green Light for a New Quantum Computer A New Generation of Quantum Computers It is a new generation of quantum computers that was developed in North Rhine-Westphalia and will deliver immense computing power here. JION stands for “Jülich trapped-ION quantum computer” and is an ion-trap quantum computer. It uses electrically charged atoms (ions) as computational units (qubits) and keeps them in a suspended state using electromagnetic fields. This makes them particularly stable and results in low error rates compared to many other quantum computer systems. Quantum computers are expected to enable, for example, more precise calculations—both for the development of new drugs or materials (such as in battery research) and for more secure encryption methods for communication—than is possible with classical computer systems. Minister President Hendrik Wüst and Minister of Science Ina Brandes attended the grand opening at the Jülich Supercomputing Center (JSC) of Forschungszentrum Jülich on Thursday, September 3, 2026. As a symbolic part of the ceremony, a computational operation on JION was demonstrated publicly for the first time. With its official commissioning, JION will be integrated into the “Jülich User Infrastructure for Quantum Computing” (JUNIQ) and thus become part of Forschungszentrum Jülich’s modular supercomputer architecture. Users from research and industry can access hybrid computations using Jülich’s supercomputers and specifically offload certain computational operations to quantum systems. This combination of quantum and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure is unique in Germany in terms of its scope and diversity. JION emerged from the “Development Partnership for Ion Trap Quantum Computers in North Rhine-Westphalia” (EPIQ) between Forschungszentrum Jülich and the Siegen-based startup eleQtron. eleQtron was founded in 2020 as a spin-off from the University of Siegen. One of the founders of Germany’s first quantum computing startup is Prof. Dr. Christof Wunderlich, who conducts research in quantum
Sep 4, 2026 · via uni-siegen.de
Dark matter detector finds a strange signal scientists canât yet explain Scientists hunting dark matter have detected a mysterious particle event that could become their most promising clue yet. - Date: - September 4, 2026 - Source: - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - Summary: - The LUX-ZEPLIN experiment has detected a rare particle interaction that looks unusually difficult to explain as ordinary background noise and appeared where dark matter might be expected. Scientists are not claiming a discovery yet, but additional data could show whether this single mysterious event is the first hint of a long-sought dark matter particle. - Share: For nearly a century, scientists have been trying to identify dark matter, the invisible material thought to account for about 85% of all matter in the universe. Its gravitational effects can be seen throughout the cosmos, yet no experiment has directly detected the substance itself. Discovering what dark matter is made of remains one of the most important unresolved problems in modern physics. A new analysis from the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment has now uncovered a particularly intriguing event. Researchers recorded a single particle interaction that has proven difficult to explain using known background signals produced by ordinary matter. The finding is not statistically strong enough to qualify as a discovery. Even so, researchers say it represents the most compelling potential dark matter signal LZ has reported so far. A Giant Detector Nearly a Mile Underground LZ is an international project involving 250 scientists and engineers from 39 institutions. The experiment is managed by the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and operates nearly one mile underground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in South Dakota. At the heart of the detector are 10 tonnes of extremely pure liquid xenon. The instrument was designed primarily
Sep 4, 2026 · via sciencedaily.com
The US-made IonQ quantum computer 'Tempo' being introduced at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) is currently being installed with the goal of beginning service in April 2027. The national supercomputer No. 6, 'Han River', will start service in the fourth quarter of this year. On the 3rd, at the "4th MSIT–NST Government-Funded Research Institutes Press Study" held in Gangnam, Seoul, KISTI Vice President Kim Kang-hoe presented KISTI's latest infrastructure build-out plans. As a national research and development (R&D) project to build a hybrid computing service system that integrates supercomputers and quantum computers, KISTI is introducing IonQ's 100-qubit quantum computer Tempo. A qubit is the unit of information processing in a quantum computer. Vice President Kim said, "The foundational construction work for installation on the first floor of KISTI's annex has now been completed," adding, "IonQ experts are stationed at KISTI and are proceeding with installation as components arrive." The service launch is expected around April 2027. He explained that the schedule could change due to variables such as component supply. The quantum computer will be made available to researchers, students, companies and others. Han River will officially begin service in the fourth quarter. Equipped with about 8,500 state-of-the-art graphics processing units (GPUs), it aims to achieve computing performance ranking in the global top 10. Resources will be allocated as 30% to national strategic areas, 55% to industry–academia–research R&D innovation programs, and 15% to industrial innovation. A new integrated data center that will serve as a national shared-use science and technology artificial intelligence (AI) and computing hub will also be built by 2031. The total project budget is 354.6 billion won, and the facility will have a capacity of around 40 megawatts (MW, a unit of power output), with construction expected to begin in 2028. Regarding the
Sep 4, 2026 · via dongascience.com
Singapore must look beyond AI and build its quantum tech talent now
Financial institutions should nurture professionals today for tomorrow’s threats
AS ARTIFICIAL intelligence reduces the number of traditional entry-level tasks through which young technologists once learnt their professions, quantum computing seems to be an even less obvious career choice because of its perceived high barriers to entry.
I would argue the opposite. Quantum computing is still at a sufficiently early stage – there is a window to train people before the field matures.
The technology’s power lies in its ability to solve problems in ways that classical computers cannot. It speeds up simulations, optimisations and complex tasks dramatically.
Sep 4, 2026 · via businesstimes.com.sg
A research group in Japan led by Professor YAMAMOTO Takashi, Deputy Director, Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology / Graduate School of Engineering Science, the University of Osaka, in collaboration with the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) and Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., has successfully demonstrated a world-record 10-channel multiplexed quantum photonic interface based on an integrated waveguide array, a key technology for optically interconnecting multiple quantum computers. Neutral-atom quantum computers are expected to use arrays of approximately 10,000 atoms, with each atom serving as a qubit. However, fault-tolerant universal quantum computers are expected to require more than one million qubits for error correction. One promising route to this scale is therefore to interconnect multiple quantum processors by distributing entangled photons between them. This requires a multiplexed quantum photonic interface capable of linking many qubits in parallel. Previous multiplexing approaches mainly relied on parallel optical fibers and were limited to only a few channels. Their insufficient integration density and wide atom spacing also made them difficult to apply to conventional neutral-atom quantum computers. In this study, Professor YAMAMOTO's research group developed an optical system incorporating an integrated optical waveguide array and demonstrated parallel photon delivery and detection from a neutral-atom array. Photons emitted from 10 atoms spaced at micrometer-scale intervals were coupled into 10 parallel channels of a 32-channel waveguide array, transmitted through optical fibers, and detected in parallel. The experiment also confirmed negligible inter-channel crosstalk and correlations between the quantum states of the atoms and the polarization states of the emitted photons, supporting the interface's potential for multiplexed atom-photon entanglement and quantum-processor networking. The approach is expected to be scalable to approximately 100 parallel channels. Photon detection was performed using a multi-channel superconducting nanostrip photon detector system based on technology developed by Director of Superconductive ICT Device
Sep 4, 2026 · via miragenews.com
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Sep 4, 2026 · via digitimes.com
ASPR Signals New Quantum Guidance Amid Health Cyber Threats The health agency is the latest to provide guidance on post-quantum cryptography amid a government-wide focus to get ahead of quantum threats. The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is preparing to release post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration guidance to help hospitals and public health organizations prepare for emerging cyber threats. “We’re working very closely with our private sector partners, and we’re about to release guidance documents in terms of how to prepare and mitigate quantum-related threats,” said ASPR Senior Cybersecurity Advisor for Critical Infrastructure Bob Bastani at GovCIO Media & Research’s Health IT Summit. ASPR, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, updated its Risk Identification and Site Criticality (RISC) tool earlier this year to include a cybersecurity assessment. The updated toolkit, known as RISC 2.0, includes resources to help health systems and public health partners better assess their cybersecurity posture amid growing ransomware threats. Bastani said RISC 2.0 does not currently include PQC guidance, but cybersecurity leaders can use best practices such as inventorying data and systems to better prepare their organizations for a future PQC migration. CDW Healthcare Industry Strategist Nelson Carreira echoed the need for organizations to begin or advance their PQC migration strategies. Carreira said threat actors are already collecting encrypted data with the intention of decrypting it once quantum computers are capable of breaking current encryption methods, a tactic known as “harvest now, decrypt later.” “PQC migration is something you should start today, because it’s going to be a massive threat,” said Carreira. “The sooner you can get started, the better. NIST has the algorithms posted, so leverage your partners to help you migrate because it is a huge endeavor.” The Value of Communication, Transparency As cybersecurity shifts from being solely the
Sep 3, 2026 · via govciomedia.com
G7 Cyber Agencies Issue Quantum Security Warning
A prototype quantum computer developed by IBM, on display in Las Vegas in 2018 | Ian Hughes, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr
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CISA joined the G7 Cybersecurity Working Group to warn about the rapid approach of powerful computers that can easily break current cryptographic measures.
Sep 3, 2026 · via rtoinsider.com
"Milestone of technology": New ion trap quantum computer in Jülich Electromagnetic fields hold ytterbium ions in a vacuum. This allows calculations with Qubits, now available in Jülich. JION – short for “Jülich trapped-ION quantum computer” – is a digital, gate-based ion trap quantum computer. It was officially commissioned on Thursday at the Jülich Research Centre, marking a “milestone of technology”, according to NRW Minister-President Hendrik Wüst (CDU). Both science and industry are to use hybrid computing power from quantum computers and classical high-performance computers of the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) for real-world applications. On the occasion of the inauguration, new quantum computing projects were launched. There are different technical approaches to quantum computers, including ion traps. Electrically charged atoms serve as information carriers, stored within electromagnetic traps. JION’s Qubits consist of ionized ytterbium atoms, held in a vacuum by electromagnetic fields and precisely controlled for calculations. Unlike superconducting systems, the quantum processor does not need to be operated at temperatures near absolute zero. According to the information, the system is operational but still under development. Initially, only a few Qubits are available, but by mid-2027, there should be ten. The supplier is the Siegen-based company Eleqtron, a spin-off from the University of Siegen founded in 2020. In 2024, the company, together with partners, delivered the QSea demonstrator with ten Qubits to the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Hamburg. JUNIQ links JION with supercomputers JION was realized as part of the development partnership "Ionenfallen-Quantencomputer in NRW" (EPIQ) and is intended to enable applications in industry and science, for example in optimization tasks in logistics, traffic, and process engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, and materials research, as well as in the currently highly hyped field of machine learning. To this end, the system is integrated into the Jülich User Infrastructure for Quantum
Sep 3, 2026 · via heise.de