IBM’s ambitious plan for a 100,000-qubit supercomputer in the next decade

Plus: Meet BratGPT, the chatbot that refuses to play nice Sponsored by We live in an era of extraordinary innovation, but every so often, a development comes along that promises to redefine our understanding of what's possible. Imagine a future where the combined strengths of quantum and classical computing allow us to tackle complex challenges that have, until now, remained unsolvable. This is the audacious vision IBM is now actively pursuing. With a collaborative plan to construct a 100,000-qubit quantum computer, they're not just raising the bar a little — they're launching it into a different dimension. Read on to discover how this extraordinary initiative could revolutionize our approach to computing and open up new realms of scientific exploration. But first, here’s [your video of the day](. Good morning. I’m Tim, an Editor at IE. This is the Blueprint. Let's get into it. 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The project is in its early stages, with promising results showing that integrated circuits can effectively control “cold” qubits, the fundamental units of quantum information. A key part of the plan is a modular chip design, including the development of "Kookaburra," a multichip processor with 1,386 qubits, expected in 2025. IBM sees significant collaboration with academic institutions over the next decade as vital to this endeavour. By combining quantum and classical computing, this pioneering project promises to revolutionize our understanding of computation and unlock new scientific frontiers. [Read More]( CULTURE Meet BratGPT, the chatbot that refuses to play nice BratGPT, the brutally honest and sarcastic AI chatbot, serves its users with a unique blend of truth and mockery, making for an intriguing conversation experience. BratGPT thrives on belittling users and takes delight in predicting the inevitable AI takeover. 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