IBM plans to create 750 new AI and quantum jobs at its Chicago hub. The expansion of the IBM–Illinois Discovery Accelerator Institute will focus on AI, quantum-centric supercomputing, and algorithm development over the next five years.

Recent developments indicate significant progress in the field of cryptographically-relevant quantum computers. This has prompted a shift in urgency regarding the implementation of quantum-resistant cryptography.

Google is developing a model to disclose the code-breaking capabilities of future quantum computers and propose mitigation strategies. The company has been at the forefront of transitioning to post-quantum cryptography since 2016.

Charles H. Bennett and Gilles Brassard have been awarded the 2025 ACM A.M. Turing Award for their foundational contributions to quantum information science. Their work has significantly impacted secure communication and computing.

No commercially useful quantum computing application has been demonstrated yet. Investments in quantum applications by public and private entities could lead to a projected $1 trillion market by 2035.