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Nvidia Launches Boston Quantum Research Lab as Industry Faces Investor Skepticism

The lab aims to advance hybrid quantum-classical computing through collaborations with Harvard and MIT, while quantum computing stocks continue to decline.

  • Nvidia announced the creation of a quantum research lab in Boston to collaborate with Harvard and MIT, focusing on hybrid quantum-classical computing advancements.
  • CEO Jensen Huang walked back his January comments downplaying quantum computing's near-term potential, emphasizing its transformative possibilities despite technical hurdles.
  • Quantum Day at Nvidia's GTC 2025 featured key industry collaborations, including D-Wave's quantum blockchain architecture and SEEQC's quantum-classical interface prototype.
  • Quantum computing stocks, including D-Wave, IonQ, and Rigetti, experienced significant declines after the event, reflecting persistent investor concerns about the technology's viability.
  • Experts highlighted the complementary role of quantum and classical computing, predicting hybrid systems will drive breakthroughs in fields like life sciences and financial services.
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