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PsiQuantum Raises $750M to Build the Future of Quantum Computing In a monumental leap toward building fault-tolerant quantum systems, California-based startup PsiQuantum is reportedly raising at least $750 million in a new funding round led by BlackRock, pushing its pre-money valuation to $6 billion. Founded in 2016 by Jeremy O’Brien, Pete Shadbolt, and Mark Thompson, the company is pioneering the use of photonic qubits—a radically scalable approach that leverages light particles and existing semiconductor infrastructure. Scaling Quantum with Photonic Qubits PsiQuantum’s unique edge lies in its use of photonic quantum computing, which relies on particles of light rather than superconducting…
Geoffrey Hinton Predicts AI Tutors Will Outperform Human Educators in a Decade In a provocative statement that’s shaking the foundations of education, Geoffrey Hinton—widely regarded as the Godfather of AI—has predicted that AI-powered tutors will soon outperform human educators, especially in undergraduate computer science (CS) instruction. According to Hinton, these advanced digital systems could render traditional CS degrees obsolete within the next ten years. The comments, made in a recent viral video shared by ArtificialIntelligenceNews, highlight a seismic shift in the way we approach learning and skill acquisition. “If a private tutor that’s a person is like two times better,…
Top 5 Startups in the USA in 2025 – Collaborations and Partnerships Fuelling Innovation In a landscape characterized by exponential technological growth and paradigm-shifting innovation, the United States has once again emerged as the epicentre for pioneering entrepreneurial ventures in 2025. Amid this dynamic environment, strategic alliances and cross-sector collaborations have proven to be pivotal in accelerating startup trajectories. This report offers a critical analysis of five of the year’s most prominent startups—Anthropic, xAI, Aurora, Nuro, and Replit—focusing on the synergistic partnerships that underpin their innovations, operational scalability, and financial ascendancy. These collaborations serve not only as catalysts for growth…
Figure Introduces BotQ: The World’s Highest Volume Humanoid Production Line Figure is making history with BotQ, the highest-volume humanoid production line ever created—designed to transform the future of robotics and large-scale automation. Initial Capacity: BotQ’s first-generation production line is engineered to produce 12,000 humanoid robots per year—a remarkable feat in humanoid manufacturing. The production line has been designed with precision and efficiency, ensuring each robot meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. Future Goal: This is just the beginning. Over the next four years, Figure plans to scale production to support a fleet of 100,000 humanoid robots. This ambitious…
Firefly Aerospace, based in Cedar Park, Texas, is a private aerospace company specializing in small and medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles. Founded in 2014 as Firefly Space Systems by Tom Markusic—a former propulsion engineer with experience at SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic—the company set out with a bold mission: to reduce the cost and increase the availability of space launches for both private and public sectors. A Rocky Start and a New Beginning Like many ambitious startups, Firefly faced its share of challenges in the early years. Financial difficulties led the company to declare bankruptcy and…
For decades, computing was a field where women thrived, leading some of the most critical innovations in programming and software development. Yet today, the industry is overwhelmingly male-dominated, with women holding only one in four computing jobs. What happened? The shift wasn’t due to lack of talent or capability—it was a deliberate change in perception, culture, and systemic barriers that pushed women out of the industry. This article explores the rise, fall, and resurgence of women in tech, tracing how gender dynamics changed and what can be done to close the gap today. Women Were the First Coders When computers…
Figure is making history with BotQ, the highest-volume humanoid production line ever created—designed to transform the future of robotics and large-scale automation. Initial Capacity: BotQ’s first-generation production line is engineered to produce 12,000 humanoid robots per year—a remarkable feat in humanoid manufacturing. The production line has been designed with precision and efficiency, ensuring each robot meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. Future Goal: This is just the beginning. Over the next four years, Figure plans to scale production to support a fleet of 100,000 humanoid robots. This ambitious goal will be achieved by expanding manufacturing capacity, improving automation…
March 6-8, 2025 | Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa The Ivy MBA Mind-to-Market Case Challenge 2025, hosted by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, concluded with great success, bringing together some of the brightest MBA students from across the country for an intense two-day innovation competition. Held from March 6-8, 2025, the event showcased the power of collaboration, creativity, and strategic thinking as teams tackled real-world business challenges drawn from the Iowa State University Research Park. A Celebration of Innovation and Market Alignment The competition centered around a live case provided by a tenant in the Iowa State University Research Park, a thriving hub…
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, diversity remains a crucial yet elusive goal. The tech industry has long been dominated by men, raising critical questions about gender disparity, biases, and their impact on innovation. A recent research study led by Dr. Siân Brooke from the Data Science Institute at the London School of Economics (LSE) delves into these issues, shedding light on the reasons behind the gender gap in coding and its implications for the industry. The Problem: Why Should We Care About Women in Tech? At the core of Dr. Brooke’s research is a fundamental question: does gender influence…
The world of robotics is evolving rapidly, and Figure has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of Helix, a generalist Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model. Helix is designed to unify perception, language understanding, and learned control, addressing multiple longstanding challenges in robotics. This cutting-edge innovation paves the way for more adaptable, intelligent, and autonomous robots that can interact with the world in a more natural and intuitive manner. What is Helix? Helix represents a groundbreaking step in artificial intelligence and robotics, as it integrates three essential components: Vision: The ability to perceive and interpret the surrounding environment accurately. Language Understanding:…