
Business / Tech Apr 7, 2022
Tokyo proposes first domestic quantum computer use by March 2023
The plan comes after the LDP proposed new investment in new technologies such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
Tokyo proposes first domestic quantum computer use by March 2023
The plan comes after the LDP proposed new investment in new technologies such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
Japan's first commercial-use quantum computer starts operations
Its ability to solve complex problems at faster speeds than supercomputers is expected to be used for developing new drugs and materials.
Toshiba and 10 other Japanese firms to form quantum tech tie-up
Quantum computers have much higher computing capabilities than conventional computers, while quantum cryptography theoretically makes wiretapping impossible.
IBM ties up with Japanese business and academia in quantum computing
The "Quantum Innovation Initiative Consortium" will be based at the University of Tokyo and include Toyota, financial institutions and chemical manufacturers.
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