Quantum Archives

Dario Gil stands in front of IBM Q System One on Oct. 18, 2019 at the company’s research facility in Yorktown Heights, N.Y. (Getty Images)

Energy competition aims to ‘maximize’ US chances in quantum race

The agency announced a $215 million initiative to demonstrate first-generation scientifically relevant quantum computers, plus a verification and validation testbed.

Sep 17, 2026 By Matt Bracken

A USPS mail worker casts a shadow while wheeling boxes near Japanese Cherry Blossom trees in the West Village, amid the coronavirus pandemic on April 07, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

USPS exploring AI in hiring, but reassures humans won’t soon be replaced

The Postal Service is drawing on international AI pilots to streamline operations and potentially save money amid its budget crisis, the Office of the Inspector General said.

Aug 6, 2026 By K. Sophie Will

US President Donald Trump (C) speaks before signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 22, 2026. President Trump signed two orders on quantum computing with Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Genesis Mission Lead Darío Gil among those in attendance. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Energy Department launches Quantum Genesis initiative following Trump orders

The three main priorities of the project include a competition to develop systems, a supercomputing facility for engineers and targeted research to advance scientific use cases.

Jun 23, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

A sign marks the entrance to the Department of Commerce headquarters building on April 30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

Commerce announces $2 billion in quantum computing incentives for nine companies

Awardees IBM and GlobalFoundries announced new business ventures as a result of the expected infusion of federal dollars.

May 21, 2026 By Madison Alder