Doubling Down on Controversial Claims, Microsoft Accelerates Quantum Computing Plans

Microsoft just made a Quantum chip with AI, plans commercial launch for 2029

Microsoft says its new Majorana 2 quantum chip, built with help from its agentic AI platform Microsoft Discovery, is 1,000 times more reliable than the previous generation and could help the company achieve a scalable quantum computer by 2029.

Microsoft’s upgraded Majorana quantum computing chip fizzles with physicists

Microsoft’s announcement of a new quantum computing breakthrough with its Majorana 2 chip continues a trend of bold claims followed by scant evidence

Doubling down on controversial claims, Microsoft accelerates quantum computing plans

Company says its improved topological qubits will lead to a practical machine in 3 years—as critics scoff

Microsoft announces Majorana 2 quantum computing chip — claims a practical machine will come in 2029

Microsoft's Majorana 2 quantum computing chip switches to lead-based materials. Microsoft is accelerating its roadmap and expects a practical machine in 2029.