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DARPA Selects Microsoft, PsiQuantum for Quantum Computing Initiative

2/7/2025

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The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has chosen Microsoft and PsiQuantum to advance its ambitious Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. With a goal to create a cost-effective utility-scale quantum computer by 2033, these companies have successfully navigated stringent evaluations, showcasing their potential for scalability and real-world applications in the revolutionary field of quantum computing.

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The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has chosen Microsoft and PsiQuantum to advance its ambitious Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. With a goal to create a cost-effective utility-scale quantum computer by 2033, these companies have successfully navigated stringent evaluations, showcasing their potential for scalability and real-world applications in the revolutionary field of quantum computing.