IBM Unveils Quantum Nighthawk Chip and Advances in Quantum Computing
IBM has introduced its new IBM Quantum Nighthawk chip at its annual Quantum Developer Conference, claiming it could outperform traditional computers on specific tasks by 2026. The 120-qubit chip is designed to handle complex problems with reduced error rates, with future iterations expected to scale to 15,000 operations by 2028.
Alongside hardware advancements, IBM is enhancing its quantum software platform, Qiskit, improving accuracy and cost-efficiency for quantum programs. The latest Qiskit update now integrates with high-performance computers, enabling developers to write quantum code in languages like C++. Further tools aimed at solving real-world problems in science, chemistry, and AI are slated for release by 2027.
IBM also debuted the IBM Quantum Loon test chip, engineered to mitigate errors in quantum systems through rapid error correction technologies.