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Quantum computing continues to seek practical applications in machine learning, but challenges remain in efficiently loading classical data and training algorithms on current hardware. Luca Candelori from Qognitive, Inc., Swarnadeep Majumder and Antonio Mezzacapo from IBM Quantum, alongside Javier Robledo Moreno et al., have now demonstrated a method to overcome these hurdles. Their research focuses on a linear Hamiltonian-based machine learning approach, representing classical data in a compact form using ground state problems for k-local Hamiltonians. By employing a sample-based Krylov diagonalization technique, the team successfully computed low-energy states and trained parameters to represent classical datasets. Experiments performed on IBM’s…

One of the defining narratives of 2026 is ‘Privacy’. As institutional players take on a dominant role in crypto, privacy has become a critical technical feature for bridging blockchain with real-world business.Blockchain’s core advantage of transparency can expose corporate trade secrets and investment strategies, creating material risk for enterprises.Fully anonymous privacy models like Monero do not support KYC or AML, making them unsuitable for regulated institutions.Financial institutions need selective privacy that protects transaction data while remaining compatible with regulatory oversight.Financial institutions must determine how to connect with open Web3 markets for expansion.🇰🇷 한국어로 읽기 →One of blockchain’s core features is…

CES always has its share of attention-grabbing robots. But this year in particular seemed to be a landmark year for robotics. The advancement in AI technology has not only given robots better “brains,” it’s enabled new levels of autonomy and given rise to an ambitious, if sometimes questionable, vision for our robot-filled future.From sassy humanoids to AI-powered pets and chore-handling assistants, we sought out as many cute, strange and capable robots as we could find in Las Vegas. These are the ones that made the biggest impression.Agibot HumanoidsAgibot’s X2 humanoid robot. (Karissa Bell for Engadget)Of all the humanoids we saw…

JD Vance, the US vice-president, has agreed that it is “entirely unacceptable” for platforms such as X to allow the proliferation of AI-generated sexualised images of women and children, David Lammy has told the Guardian.The deputy prime minister said Vance, usually known as an AI enthusiast, expressed concern about how the technology was being used to fuel “hyper-pornographied slop” online when they met in Washington on Thursday.The comments come amid a growing transatlantic row over the use of X’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, to manipulate thousands of images of women and sometimes children to remove their clothing or put them…

ANALYSIS From May’s cyberattack on the Legal Aid Agency to the Foreign Office breach months later, cyber incidents have become increasingly common in UK government. The scale extends far beyond these high-profile cases: the NCSC reports that 40 percent of attacks it managed between September 2020 and August 2021 targeted the public sector, a figure expected to grow. Given this threat landscape, why does the UK’s flagship Cyber Security and Resilience (CSR) Bill exclude both central and local government? Sir Oliver Dowden, former digital secretary and current shadow deputy PM, led calls in the House of Commons this week urging…

I the concept of federated learning (FL) through a comic by Google in 2019. It was a brilliant piece and did a great job at explaining how products can improve without sending user data to the cloud. Lately, I have been wanting to understand the technical side of this field in more detail. Training data has become such an important commodity as it is essential for building good models but a lot of this gets unused because it is fragmented, unstructured or locked inside silos. As I started exploring this field, I found the Flower framework  to be the most straightforward…

Imagine building a business that spends millions on marketing and events but brings in zero dollars from sales. Sounds crazy, right? Yet, this is the daily life for <99% of Web3 projects>. These blockchain ventures promise the future but struggle to pay basic bills like salaries and servers. So, how do they keep going? In this post, we break down the hidden tricks, flaws in the system, and why real money-making is the only path to true survival.The Shocking Truth About Web3 RevenueMost people think Web3 is all about innovation and big gains. But data paints a different picture. Recent…

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pudu Robotics, a global leader in service robotics, today announced the launch of PUDU T150, a Light-payload Industrial Delivery Robot designed for internal material delivery in manufacturing and warehouse environments. PUDU T150: Light-payload Industrial Delivery Robot (PRNewsfoto/Pudu Robotics) Built for 150 kg payload applications, PUDU T150 emphasizes fast deployment, stable operation, and high cost efficiency. The new model is intended to lower the entry barrier to industrial automation for manufacturers and logistics operators, particularly in 3C electronics, plastic components, and small-item warehousing for FMCG, beauty, and fast fashion industries. PUDU T150 will be…

Eugene Mymrin | Moment | Getty ImagesAll computing devices require a part called memory, or RAM, for short-term data storage, but this year, there won’t be enough of these essential components to meet worldwide demand.That’s because companies like Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Google need so much RAM for their artificial intelligence chips, and those companies are the first ones in line for the components. Three primary memory vendors — Micron, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics — make up nearly the entire RAM market, and their businesses are benefitting from the surge in demand. “We have seen a very sharp,…

If you are wondering whether Okta’s share price reflects its true worth today, you are not alone. This article will help you frame that question clearly before you make any decisions. Okta shares last closed at US$92.23, with returns of 10.3% over the past week, 2.7% over the past month, 10.3% year to date and 9.3% over the last year, while the 3 year return stands at 32.2% and the 5 year return at a 63.5% decline. Recent headlines around Okta have focused on its role in identity and access management and ongoing interest in cybersecurity stocks, which helps explain…