Nvidia to Open Quantum Computing Lab in Boston
Nvidia will establish a quantum computing research lab in Boston, collaborating with scientists from Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, CEO Jensen Huang announced on Thursday.
Huang made the announcement at Nvidia's annual software developer conference in San Jose, California, during a day of events focused on quantum computing.
The Nvidia Accelerated Quantum Research Center, or NVAQC, will partner with quantum firms including Quantinuum, Quantum Machines, and QuEra Computing. The centre is expected to begin operations later this year.
Huang previously stated in January that useful quantum computers were 20 years away. However, he sought to revise that statement during the event, where he was joined onstage by executives from quantum computing firms.
"This is the first event in history where a company CEO invites all of the guests to explain why he was wrong," Huang said.
Executives from more than a dozen quantum computing firms discussed the industry's progress, with some companies already generating revenue from quantum technology.
Matt Kinsella, CEO of Infleqtion, said his company provides advanced computing clocks that help synchronise multiple classical computing chips.
"We're following a tried and true monetisation and market development strategy of monetising those areas where we actually have true quantum advantage today," Kinsella said.
Despite advancements, quantum executives noted that quantum machines will not replace traditional computers. Instead, they will complement them in specific tasks, such as modelling atomic interactions.
Peter Chapman, CEO of IonQ, highlighted the role of Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) in quantum computing development.
"We use your GPUs to design our chips," Chapman said. "It's going to be a classical system sitting next to a quantum computer, going back and forth... I wouldn't short any Nvidia stock at the end of this."
Nvidia will open a quantum computing research lab in Boston.
The lab will collaborate with Harvard and MIT scientists.
The Nvidia Accelerated Quantum Research Center (NVAQC) will partner with quantum firms.
Source: REUTERS