S3E13 - Quantum Computing Heats Up: Unicorns, Deals, & Security Risks

Welcome back to Impact Quantum, the podcast for the Quantum Curious! In this special recap episode, hosts Frank La Vigne and Candice Gillhoolley return from a brief, doctor-approved hiatus to take stock of the whirlwind developments in the quantum computing universe. From billion-dollar buyouts—like IONQ's acquisition of Oxford Ionics—to IBM’s bold promise of a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029, the quantum ecosystem has never been more electrifying.

Frank and Candice reflect on just how much the show—and the quantum landscape—has evolved, touching on everything from the international race for quantum supremacy and the loomin...