‘13,000x faster’: Sundar Pichai hails ‘verifiable quantum edge’; Elon Musk reacts

Google’s Willow chip has achieved a verifiable quantum advantage, running a new algorithm 13,000 times faster than the best supercomputers. This breakthrough, named Quantum Echoes, can explain atomic interactions and paves the way for drug discovery and materials science. The verifiable result marks a significant step towards real-world quantum computing applications.

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Superintelligence Labs in layoff memo to employees: By reducing the size of our team, each person will be…

Meta is cutting 600 jobs in its artificial intelligence division. This move aims to create a faster, more efficient organization. The company is focusing on new AI talent while streamlining legacy infrastructure. Despite the layoffs, Meta plans to continue significant investment in AI. This restructuring comes as Meta prepares for its earnings report and invests…

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What is cloud seeding: Can artificial rain really clean Delhi’s pollution? Explained

Delhi grapples with severe winter smog, turning to artificial rain as a potential solution. Cloud seeding, a century-old technique, aims to induce rainfall by dispersing particles into clouds. While trials show promise under specific conditions, experts caution about its limited effectiveness in Delhi’s dry winter skies and emphasize the need for emission control as a…

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