Tag: quantum

New export control regime captures quantum computing

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia has imposed strict export controls on quantum computing technology for the first time, exposing local industry to onerous new rules and harsh criminal offences that threaten the future...

Govt dismissed alternate quantum bids in just 10 days

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
All five proposals to the federal government’s quantum computing EoI were ruled out in less than two weeks, in contrast to the six months of internal due diligence and...

Apply FMiA national interest test to quantum bet, says PC

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
A new national interest framework designed to impose “rigour” on Future Made in Australia investments should be retrospectively applied to the federal government’s $470 million quantum computing bet. That’s...

Brisbane vs Chicago: Labor’s quantum-sized dilemma

Posted on   |  by Paul Fletcher
Australia is home to some of the world’s best quantum computing talent. Diraq, Silicon Quantum Computing, Q-Ctrl and Quantum Brilliance are all working at the forefront of this critically...

PsiQuantum plans second quantum computer for Chicago

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Silicon Valley startup PsiQuantum is set to build its second quantum computer in Chicago by 2028 following a $760 million investment from the US State of Illinois. The US$500...

Qld’s bill for PsiQuantum advice revealed

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Queensland government spent close to $2 million across just two contracts for external advice on its controversial investment in Californian startup PsiQuantum, Budget estimates has heard. The legal...