MondayFeb 10, 2025 10:45 am

D-Wave Quantum Inc.’s (NYSE: QBTS) New Leap Quantum LaunchPad(TM) Program Aims to Accelerate the Adoption of Quantum Computing

D-Wave expects the program to drive increased adoption of quantum computing, enabling organizations to experience firsthand how the technology can improve business outcomes and drive scientific discoveries. Qualifying participants will get a 3-month free trial of D-Wave™ technology and support resources. Resources include access to D-Wave’s Advantage™ production-grade annealing quantum computers, D-Wave’s Leap™ real-time quantum cloud service, and technical expert guidance. D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, recently announced the launch of the new Leap Quantum LaunchPad program. Designed to accelerate the deployment of quantum computing applications, the initiative offers access…

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FridayFeb 07, 2025 10:45 am

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), Carahsoft Joining Forces to Expand Distribution of Quantum Computing Solutions to the Public Sector

Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will co-market D-Wave’s comprehensive solutions to the public sector through Carahsoft’s reseller network. The partnership aims to support growing public sector interest in annealing quantum computing to address complex optimization problems. Available solutions will include real-time access to D-Wave’s Advantage™ quantum computing systems through D-Wave’s Leap™ quantum cloud service, as well as workforce training programs and specialized support. Quantum and hybrid quantum applications using D-Wave’s technology can address various priorities in sectors such as national defense, intelligence, emergency response and management, energy reliability and resilience, infrastructure optimization and more. D-Wave Quantum…

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FridayFeb 07, 2025 10:00 am

Why Workers Are Smuggling AI into Their Workplaces

A recent survey conducted by Software AG reveals that half of all desk-based professionals rely on personal AI tools. These individuals, often referred to as knowledge workers, use AI for various reasons. Some adopt personal AI tools because their company’s IT department does not provide them, while others prefer the flexibility of choosing their own software. John, a software developer at a fintech firm, exemplifies this trend. He believes that taking action first and dealing with potential consequences later is the best approach. He, like many others, utilizes AI tools at work without formal approval from the IT team. Although…

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ThursdayFeb 06, 2025 10:00 am

Chinese AI Firms That Could Equal DeepSeek’s Impact

The unveiling of DeepSeek’s AI model, which rivals OpenAI’s o1 while being significantly more cost-effective, has sent shockwaves through the tech and investment communities. Nvidia, a leader in AI and microchip technology, experienced a record-breaking single-day loss on Wall Street, shedding over $500 billion in market cap. The market reacted strongly as investors feared that DeepSeek’s breakthrough could disrupt the dominance of US-based AI companies. Liang Wenfeng, the company’s founder, has been celebrated as a national figure in China, even earning an invitation to a symposium led by Premier Li Qiang. China’s rapid progress in AI, narrowing the gap with…

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TuesdayFeb 04, 2025 10:00 am

Alibaba Unveils AI Model It Claims Outperforms DeepSeek

Chinese tech giant Alibaba recently introduced an updated version of its AI model, Qwen 2.5, claiming it has outperformed the widely recognized DeepSeek-V3. The timing of the Qwen 2.5-Max launch, coinciding with the Lunar New Year’s first day, when the majority of Chinese people are not working, highlights the competitive pressure mounting in the AI sector. The rapid rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI platform, over the past few weeks has not only unsettled global competitors but also stirred up fierce rivalry among domestic firms. The launch of DeepSeek’s AI assist on January 10, powered by its V3 model, followed…

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MondayFeb 03, 2025 11:45 am

AI Alliance in Europe Announces LLM to Rival DeepSeek and Silicon Valley

As the AI dominance of Silicon Valley comes under attack from upstarts like DeepSeek, an alliance in Europe is planning to up the ante with its ambition to come up with European-grown alternatives that are as good as or even better than the existing artificial intelligence options. The project, dubbed OpenEuroLLM, aims to develop next-gen open source Large Language Models to enable the continent to have leaders in the digital age and to make public services across the continent have access to cutting-edge tools that are homegrown. The alliance will create foundation models which support the languages on the continent and will be accessed…

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