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Alphabet Inc.’s Google ran an algorithm on its “Willow” quantum-computing chip that can be repeated on similar platforms and outperform classical supercomputers, a breakthrough it said clears a path ...

Designed to accelerate advances in medicine and other fields, the tech giant’s quantum algorithm runs 13,000 times as fast as software written for a traditional supercomputer. A quantum computer at ...

In cold warehouses, AI can prevent costly product damage and assist with worker safety. Cold-chain providers are exploring how digital twins and AI agents could improve efficiency. This article is ...