How to Benchmark Logical Qubit Claims
Insider Brief As the quantum computing sector has evolved, so has the way performance is measured. Early on, qubit count — the number of quantum bits in a processor — was viewed as a key benchmark. Today, researchers increasingly argue that raw qubit count matters less than the…
Microsoft's Gaza AI mess cost someone their job
Microsoft has wrapped up its investigation into Israel's military use of its Azure cloud and is rolling out new human rights checks. But the report leaves key questions unanswered: the actual contents of the military data were never examined, and staff departures at Microsoft…
Aviva deploys AI to stop £230M in sophisticated insurance fraud
Aviva has uncovered a record £230 million in insurance fraud claims and is using AI tools to counter the growing problem. The battleground has changed, and the culprits are also coming armed with a new generation of tools. We’re now in an environment where AI is being used not…