Scientists from the University of Osaka and Fujitsu have launched OQTOPUS, an open-source operating system for quantum computers. This customizable platform aims to simplify the setup and operation of quantum systems, enhancing accessibility and fostering innovation in quantum applications, with integration into cloud services expected in 2025.
Google has launched Gemini 2.5 Pro, an advanced AI model that outperforms competitors like OpenAI’s GPT-4.5. With enhanced reasoning capabilities and strong performance in coding, it supports a one-million-token context window and is fully multimodal, integrating AI into various Google products for improved user experience.
Cloudflare has introduced a new feature called “AI Labyrinth,” designed to mislead bots that collect data from websites. Instead of blocking these bots, the system directs them into a maze of irrelevant information, preventing data harvesting while still allowing bots to gather non-essential content.
Stability AI has enhanced its music generation AI, “Stable Audio Open,” in collaboration with Arm, enabling offline music creation on mobile devices. The AI can generate audio samples and sound effects from text, significantly reducing generation time from minutes to seconds on Arm-powered smartphones.
NVIDIA’s CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the company’s AI chip roadmap through 2028 at the GTC 2025 conference. Upcoming releases include the upgraded Blackwell and the new Rubin chip, promising significant performance improvements. Huang emphasized the growing demand for computing power in advanced AI applications, highlighting collaborations with major tech firms.
Telus and Nvidia are collaborating to establish a “sovereign AI factory” in Quebec, aimed at providing Canadian businesses with advanced AI capabilities while keeping data within the country. The facility will utilize renewable energy and natural cooling, addressing environmental concerns associated with AI data centers.
Google is reportedly collaborating with Taiwan’s MediaTek to develop the next-generation AI chip, TPU, set for production next year. This move comes as Google seeks to reduce its reliance on NVIDIA, while maintaining its partnership with Broadcom. The details remain unconfirmed by the involved companies.
The global cloud-based quantum computing market is projected to grow from $0.66 billion in 2024 to $0.86 billion in 2025, driven by increasing demand for quantum services and security solutions. By 2029, the market could reach $2.41 billion, highlighting significant opportunities for innovation and industry-specific applications.
Google AI is enhancing user security with new tools to combat online scams on Android devices. These AI-driven features detect and prevent fraudulent messages and calls in real-time, aiming to protect users from increasingly sophisticated scams. Google emphasizes the importance of user education alongside these technological advancements for optimal protection.
Google has launched a Data Science Agent for Colab, designed to streamline data analysis by reducing setup time and enabling users to generate notebooks from natural language descriptions. Powered by the Gemini 2.0 model, it enhances accessibility for data scientists and less technical users alike, improving workflow efficiency.
