> Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM) and AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced plans to develop next-generation computing architectures based on the combination of quantum computers and high-performance computing, known as quantum-centric supercomputing. AMD and IBM are collaborating to develop scalable, open-source platforms that could redefine the future of computing, leveraging IBM's leadership in developing the world's most performant quantum computers and software, and AMD's leadership in high-performance computing and AI accelerators.

Translation from corporate-speak: "Maybe we can chip away at Nvidia's dominance by working together and promising something Nvidia can't offer?"

As I understand things, firing up a bunch of GPUs is still more cost-effective than any quantum computer available right now.

Nonetheless, I wish IBM and AMD lots of success. It would be nice if Nvidia gets real competition!

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esseph 2 days ago | parent [-]

.. I haven't heard about Nvidia working on quantum anything?

This seems very different, more of a leap forward but in a different direction.

Note: Start moving to quantum-resistant algorithms now.

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cs702 2 days ago | parent [-]

The announcement is meant to make corporate buyers believe that IBM's quantum magic + AMD's chips could somehow leapfrog Nvidia's GPUs, hoping to slow down its sales.

I never wrote Nvidia is working on quantum anything.

	▲	esseph 2 days ago \| parent [-]
		It sounds like are intended to be products used to solve different problems but in a similar space. At least, if IBM is trying to parley their quantum advances. Different customers?