Microsoft has launched an AI platform, Microsoft Discovery, that accelerates scientific research, enabling the discovery of new chemicals in just 200 hours instead of years. This innovative tool allows scientists to interact with supercomputers using natural language, democratizing access to advanced research capabilities and transforming the scientific discovery process.
Chinese researchers have unveiled the world’s first unhackable quantum cryptography system, designed to withstand attacks from quantum computers. This groundbreaking technology combines quantum key distribution and post-quantum cryptography, enabling secure communications over distances exceeding 1,000 kilometers, marking a significant advancement in cybersecurity and real-time data protection.
Microsoft has announced the integration of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) into Windows Insiders Build 27852 and higher, as well as SymCrypt-OpenSSL 1.9.0 and above. This proactive measure aims to enhance user security against the potential threats posed by advancing quantum computing technology.
JD Logistics’ new smart center in Beijing showcases advanced AI and robotics, handling up to 720,000 packages daily. With a focus on efficiency, the facility employs autonomous robots for sorting and delivery, significantly increasing storage capacity. JD is expanding its logistics services, particularly in South Korea, amid rising domestic demand.
Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, showcases impressive movement capabilities in recent demonstrations, performing coordinated routines without visible cables or special effects. Trained through reinforcement learning, it aims to assist in repetitive or hazardous tasks, marking a significant step towards functional, autonomous robotics in various environments.
NVIDIA’s Isaac platform is revolutionizing humanoid robotics, with tools that enhance learning and adaptability. The new GR00T N1.5 model and GR00T-Dreams technology significantly reduce training time and costs, enabling robots to perform complex tasks more efficiently. This innovation marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of physical AI.
NVIDIA is enhancing its quantum computing ecosystem through partnerships with Taiwanese manufacturers like Compal and Quanta. These collaborations aim to accelerate research by integrating AI supercomputing hardware, developing advanced quantum supercomputers, and facilitating breakthroughs in quantum computing and error-correcting codes for complex computational challenges.
NVIDIA has launched the ABCI-Q, the world’s largest quantum research supercomputer, at its Global Research and Development Center. This groundbreaking facility integrates quantum processors with AI supercomputers, aiming to tackle complex challenges in healthcare, energy, and finance, and accelerate advancements in quantum computing technologies.
HD Hyundai has partnered with Persona AI and Basil Company to develop Korea’s first welding humanoid robot, aiming for commercialization by 2027. This initiative seeks to enhance production efficiency and worker safety in shipyards through advanced AI and robotics, marking a significant step towards automation in the shipbuilding industry.
In an interview, Ryu Sang-hoon of HD Hyundai Samho discusses the integration of collaborative robots in shipbuilding, enhancing productivity by reducing assembly time by 1-2 days. He emphasizes that automation aims to reduce human labor intensity, not replace workers, fostering a collaborative environment between humans and robots.
