On World Quantum Day, Berenice Baker examines AI's potential to accelerate quantum software development, while quantum processors could enhance certain AI workloads.

Quantum computing is no longer a physics experiment. Google’s Willow chip, IBM’s quantum roadmap expansion, and IonQ’s commercial contracts have pushed the technology from research labs toward real enterprise applications.

The 2026 International Symposium on VLSI Technology, Systems and Applications (VLSI TSA), hosted by the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), is taking place in Hsinchu, Taiwan from April 13 to 17.

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Fujitsu quantum researcher Shinji Kikuchi discusses the quantum computing paradigm shift expected around 2030, as well as how business leaders should approach their preparation. Global technology company Fujitsu is leading Japan’s quantum computing revolution.

Quantum computing stocks are slow off the blocks in 2026 so far, but that's a buying opportunity for long-term investors.