Quantum Computing’s Weekend Bombshells (Aug 3–4, 2025): Breakthroughs, Big Bets & New Rules
Fujitsu began developing a superconducting quantum computer with over 10,000 qubits, targeting completion in fiscal 2030. Rigetti reported 99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity on its 36-qubit processor and plans to exceed 100 qubits by end-2025. The U.S. Senate introduced a bill mandating pilot quantum-resistant encryption in critical infrastructure by 2027. Japan announced a ¥50 billion package to support quantum technology and a new Quantum Collaboration Center.