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Quantum computing promises the potential for industrial and social transformation by solving complex problems more efficiently than classical computers. However, challenges such as scalability, high error rates, cost, and skill gaps hamper the commercial realization of quantum computing. Milestones like IBM’s Flamingo Machines and Microsoft’s topological Qubits show progress. These advancements, along with initiatives like the Quantum Benchmark Initiative, pave the way for practical applications and greater adoption. This article covers this journey of commercialising the cutting edge of technology. What is quantum computing? Quantum computing represents a transformative approach to processing information, leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics to…

As the world accelerates its transition to clean energy and advanced technology, key minerals such as lithium, cobalt and rare earth elements are emerging as essential enablers. These minerals power electric vehicles batteries, enable renewable energy systems, and form the backbone of high-tech and defense applications. In this evolving global landscape, Australia is strategically poised to become a key player in meeting the growing demand for these resources. With abundant reserves, a stable regulatory environment and increased government and private investment, Australia is building the foundation to become a major long-term supplier of key global mineral supply chains. That position…

A dynamic new opportunity is to combine Canada with European innovators to shape the future of digital, industrial and space technology. The global innovation landscape is set to expand as Canadian and European innovators gather at Connexion Canada: Online Matchmaking/Brokerage Event. The event, hosted by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Services in Spain, promises to spark new research and innovation partnerships across borders. Scheduled on May 21 at 3:30pm (9:30am EDT), the event will begin with a live webinar featuring professional voices from Canada, Spain and the wider European research community. These speakers explore evolving digital and industrial ecosystems within the…

A small town in western France has set a new world record for the largest gathering of people who dressed the Smurfs, organizers say, and over 3,000 participants were counted over the weekend. Landerneau, a 16,000 town in western Brittany, has made two attempts to request records from Rauchlingen, the German town of 2019 that gathered 2,762 Smurfs. However, on Saturday, French enthusiasts finally broke through, gathering 3,076 people in blue costumes, sang “Song of Smurphy” with faces painted and white hats. The Smurfs were created in 1958 by the Belgian cartoonist Peyo and known in French as “schtroumpfs” -…

Venezuela’s Aviation Authority said flights will resume the day after Sunday’s parliamentary elections.Venezuela has suspended flights from nearby Colombia after authorities detained more than 30 people who are allegedly planning to work to destabilise the country before Sunday’s parliamentary elections. Venezuela’s Home Minister Diosdado Cabello announced on state television on Monday that the flight ban would be “immediate” and last for a week. The arrests were released in the same way as an independent panel of experts who released a report documenting serious human rights abuses in Venezuela in the aftermath of the July 28, 2024 presidential election. Cabello said…

Monzo, the UK’s largest digital bank, is synonymous with neon debit cards, extensive use of emojis, and free spending abroad. But it’s just not trying to be cool anymore. It is about to become a major financial institution. That shift could be a turning point for the year, from emerging fintech, beloved by millennials, to mature, sustainable businesses. Last week in a sit-in with the editor, Monzo CEO TS Anil did not confirm that Monzo is listed this year, along with signs that Monzo is preparing to be released and new reports that something is in work. However, he suggested…

Europe is taking bold steps to lead the next generation of wireless technology as the world becomes increasingly dependent on fast, reliable and intelligent connectivity: 6G. With its commercial deployment targeted for 2030, the European Union is strategically investing in research, infrastructure and policies to ensure that it not only keeps pace with its global competitors, but also defines global standards for the future. The journey to 6G is already on track, with a continent’s unified vision for digital leadership and innovation. Through strategic initiatives such as Smart Networks and Services Joint Unventaking (SNS JU) and the SNS Co-Op Project,…

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York governor is scheduled to visit the Seneca nation on Tuesday and will formally apologise for the state’s role in running an upstate boarding school that separated Native American students from their families, with the goal of assimilating them into American society.Gov. Kathy Hochul is also expected to meet survivors of the Thomas Indian School, which ran from 1875 to 1957 in western New York near Lake Erie.The president of Seneca’s J. Conrad Seneca, whose father went to school, said the apology was delayed. He said his family and countless others have been quietly…

Publication of intimate images containing “deepfakes” created by AI without the consent of legal offenders.US President Donald Trump has signed a bill banning so-called “venge porn,” including images created using artificial intelligence. The Take It Down Act, signed Monday, would make it a federal crime to publish intimate images of people without their consent, requiring social media platforms to remove such images within 48 hours when requested by victims. The law, which passed the US Congress with almost indifferent support earlier this year, applies to realistic AI-created images and real photos known as “deepfakes.” “The rise of AI image generation…

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered malicious packages uploaded to the Python Package Index (PYPI) repository, which serves as a checker tool to verify stolen email addresses for Tiktok and Instagram APIs. All three packages are no longer available in Pypi. The Python package’s name is as follows: Checker-Sagaf (2,605 downloads) Steinlurks (1,049 downloads) Sinnercore (3,300 downloads) “Truly to that name, Checker-Sagaf will check if emails are associated with Tiktok and Instagram accounts,” Socket Researcher’s Olivia Brown said in an analysis published last week. Specifically, the package is designed to send HTTP post requests to Tiktok’s password recovery API and Instagram account…