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Google Joins DARPA to Boost Quantum Computing Progress

9/10/2025

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Google Quantum AI joins DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) to enhance quantum computing.
QBI seeks to evaluate methods for developing utility-scale, fault-tolerant computers by 2033.
The initiative includes third-party benchmarking to verify quantum progress.
Google will work with IonQ and Quantinuum on benchmarking efforts.
Regional investments, such as New Mexico's $120 million partnership, support quantum technology testing.

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Story summary

Google Quantum AI joins DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) to enhance quantum computing.
QBI seeks to evaluate methods for developing utility-scale, fault-tolerant computers by 2033.
The initiative includes third-party benchmarking to verify quantum progress.
Google will work with IonQ and Quantinuum on benchmarking efforts.
Regional investments, such as New Mexico's $120 million partnership, support quantum technology testing.