61 Qubits, 110 Years, and the Benchmarking Catch — October 29, 2026
Today’s episode examines a reported random-circuit-sampling result on IBM Nighthawk r2 and the assumptions behind its comparison with classical computing. We also cover an Intel-Classiq agreement, PsiQuantum’s optical-switch demo, enterprise optimization work, grid-reconfiguration research and Nord Quantique’s DARPA extension.
Intel and Classiq acquisition agreement — The Quantum Insider
PsiQuantum optical circuit switch — The Quantum Insider
LG CNS and D-Wave MOU — Quantum Computing Report
EPB and IonQ grid optimization findings — Quantum Computing Report
Nord Quantique DARPA funding…
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