Hammerspace, a high-performance data platform for AI, has secured $100 million in strategic growth capital from notable investors like Altimeter Capital and ARK Invest. This funding aims to enhance AI infrastructure, addressing the critical need for scalable data performance in modern computing environments, ultimately accelerating global expansion and innovation.
Dr. Rowland Illing highlights how cloud computing and AI are transforming Parkinson’s disease research and care. With advancements in genetic analysis and brain imaging, these technologies promise faster diagnoses and innovative treatments, offering hope to the millions affected by this progressive neurological condition.
The demand for energy in AI is surging, driven by the immense computational needs of advanced models like GPT-4. Innovations such as DeepseekV3’s “Mixture of Experts” architecture may enhance training efficiency. However, building data centers remains a lengthy process, with significant challenges in implementation and resource acquisition.
IBM has launched Aachen, a 156-qubit quantum system powered by the Heron r2 processor, at its Quantum Data Center in Germany. This new system enhances IBM’s quantum offerings, complementing existing systems and showcasing significant improvements in performance and error reduction over previous models.
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a groundbreaking fabrication method for superconducting qubits, significantly reducing noise and enhancing performance. This advancement, part of the Quantum Systems Accelerator initiative, paves the way for scalable, high-performance quantum computers capable of tackling complex scientific problems beyond classical computing’s reach.
Researchers from JPMorganChase and several national laboratories have achieved a significant breakthrough in quantum computing by demonstrating certified randomness with a 56-qubit quantum computer. This advancement paves the way for practical applications in cryptography and secure communication, marking a crucial step toward integrating quantum technology into real-world solutions.
DARPA has selected 15 companies for its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, aiming to assess the feasibility of building a fault-tolerant quantum computer within a decade. Over the next six months, these companies will present their technical concepts, with successful candidates progressing through multiple evaluation stages to validate their approaches.
The Render Network Foundation is set to host RenderCon 2025 on April 15th in Hollywood, California. This inaugural event will feature industry leaders discussing the intersection of art, media, and AI, alongside panels on GPU rendering, immersive media, and the latest AI technologies, fostering collaboration among artists and technologists.
The National Quantum Computing Centre has released an Insights Paper exploring the transformative potential of quantum computing in healthcare and pharmaceuticals. It highlights opportunities for drug discovery, diagnostics, and personalized medicine, while addressing challenges such as technology maturity and workforce readiness to unlock quantum’s benefits for patient outcomes.
A new AI model, Aardvark Weather, revolutionizes weather forecasting by producing accurate predictions in just one second, compared to traditional methods that take hours. Utilizing only 10% of the data, it automates both forecasting and initialization processes, though it currently lacks precision for complex weather patterns.
