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The Silicon Era Is Cracking — And Bismuth Might Just Be the Metal That Replaces It
If you thought Moore’s Law was slowing down because we’re out of tricks—think again. A team of researchers from Peking University just...
Rich Washburn
1 day ago3 min read
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From Tools to Teammates: How AI Is Rapidly Evolving into Collaborative Partners
A few months ago, I wrote about how artificial intelligence seems to flourish not in perfectly ordered systems or pure randomness—but in...
Rich Washburn
Apr 103 min read
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The AI Acceleration: How the Next Wave of Innovation is Changing Everything
AI isn’t just moving fast—it’s accelerating at a speed that even the experts struggle to keep up with. What used to be science fiction is...
Rich Washburn
Feb 214 min read
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Microsoft’s Majorana 1: A Quantum Breakthrough Worth Paying Attention To
I’ll admit, I don’t usually get overly excited about Microsoft’s latest and greatest. They’ve got a knack for hyping up technology that...
Rich Washburn
Feb 193 min read
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QCI: Pioneering Quantum Computing and Fueling Market Confidence
Quantum Computing Inc. (QCI) is soaring to new heights, with its stock price skyrocketing over 51% to $16.79 at close, before surging...
Rich Washburn
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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From Steel Mills to Superposition: Chicago Bets Big on Quantum Computing
For over three decades, the 600-acre South Works site on Chicago’s Southeast Side has stood as a stark monument to industrial decline—a...
Rich Washburn
Dec 17, 20244 min read
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The Most Critical Tech Skill for 2025, It's Not What You Think!
Staying ahead of the curve isn't just a goal—it's a necessity. As we look forward to 2025 and beyond, it’s clear that while some tech...
Rich Washburn
Aug 9, 20243 min read
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Scalable Quantum Computing on Brink of Breakthrough
Quantum computing has long promised to revolutionize fields like financial markets and cryptographic security. Recently, major strides...
Rich Washburn
Jun 15, 20242 min read
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AI-Powered Breakthrough: Tesla's New Battery Material Reduces Lithium Use by 70%
In a groundbreaking development that has captivated the tech world, artificial intelligence (AI) has once again proven its transformative...
Rich Washburn
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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Light-Based Computing: The Optical Transistor Revolution
For decades, electronic transistors have been the bedrock of technological progress, enabling the rapid advancement of computing power...
Rich Washburn
May 27, 20244 min read
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From Sand to Silicon: The Strategic Significance of Semiconductors
The story of semiconductors is one of immense complexity, innovation, and strategic importance. These microscopic marvels power...
Rich Washburn
May 26, 20242 min read
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Femtosecond Computing: Photonic Chip Harnessing the Speed of Light
In the unceasing quest for faster and more efficient computing, researchers have developed a groundbreaking photonic chip that computes...
Rich Washburn
May 8, 20242 min read
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DARPA's Vision for AGI, Cybersecurity Evolution, and the Race for AI Supremacy
The recent revelations from DARPA, the United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, have sent shockwaves through the AI...
Rich Washburn
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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World First As Stable Qubit For Quantum Computers Achieved At Room Temperature
The realm of quantum computing has just witnessed a groundbreaking achievement: the creation of a stable qubit at room temperature. This...
Rich Washburn
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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'Q-day' The Looming Threat to Global Cybersecurity
As the world stands on the brink of a technological revolution, quantum computing emerges as both a beacon of progress and a harbinger of...
Rich Washburn
Dec 14, 20232 min read
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Rigetti Unveils Novera QPU: A Quantum Leap in Computing
In a groundbreaking development, Rigetti Computing has launched its Novera™ Quantum Processing Unit (QPU), marking a significant...
Rich Washburn
Dec 14, 20232 min read
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The Great Nanometer Chip Race: A New Horizon for Semiconductor Technology
In the fiercely competitive world of semiconductor technology, the pursuit of smaller, more efficient chips has been relentless. The...
Rich Washburn
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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Quantum computational advantage with a programmable photonic processor
A significant advancement in quantum computing using a photonic processor is Borealis. This processor demonstrates quantum computational...
Rich Washburn
Dec 7, 20232 min read
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Primer on silicon neuromorphic photonic processors
Challenges in Microelectronic Computers: It acknowledges the limitations of current microelectronic computers in meeting today's...
Rich Washburn
Dec 7, 20232 min read
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