Quantum

OQC and Digital Realty Team With NVIDIA to Launch Quantum-AI Data Centre in New York City

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), Digital Realty, and NVIDIA have teamed up to launch a cutting-edge Quantum AI Data Centre in New York City. This initiative combines OQC’s quantum hardware, Digital Realty’s infrastructure, and NVIDIA’s AI acceleration to support hybrid quantum-classical computing. The centre aims to drive innovation in AI model training, risk analysis, and enterprise applications—positioning NYC as a global hub for quantum technology.

Google’s quantum computer creates exotic state once thought impossible

Physicists have achieved a breakthrough by using a 58-qubit quantum computer to create and observe a long-theorized but never-before-seen quantum phase of matter: a Floquet topologically ordered state. By harnessing rhythmic driving in these quantum systems, the team imaged particle edge motions and watched exotic particles transform in real time.

AI

OpenAI foresees millions of AI agents ‘somewhere in the cloud’ in just a few years — with human supervision

OpenAI envisions a future where millions of AI agents operate autonomously across industries, handling tasks ranging from customer support to complex decision-making. These agents will be capable of learning, adapting, and collaborating, significantly boosting productivity and innovation. OpenAI emphasizes the importance of safety, alignment, and governance as these agents become more integrated into daily workflows. The company is actively developing infrastructure to support this scale, including tools for deployment, monitoring, and ethical oversight.

Biotech

Introducing A-Life, X’s moonshot to unlock the manufacturing power of biology

“Cells are nature’s most powerful factories, capable of producing almost any molecule imaginable. From common household goods like soap and cosmetics, to life-saving medicines, we rely on microorganisms like yeast and bacteria for countless products. The persistent challenge, however, lies in coaxing these cells to produce the things we need at commercial scale. Artificial intelligence could hold the key to using the intricacy of biology to transform the way we make the world’s products.

A-Life is X’s moonshot to unlock the manufacturing power of biology. We’re tackling the immense complexity of engineering cells to be our living factories, with the goal to make things cheaper, faster, and with less waste than traditional manufacturing.”

Crispr Offers New Hope for Treating Diabetes

Scientists have made a promising breakthrough using CRISPR gene-editing technology to treat Type 1 diabetes. By modifying immune cells to prevent them from attacking insulin-producing cells, researchers aim to restore natural insulin production. Early trials show potential for long-term remission without daily insulin injections. This innovation could transform diabetes care, offering a precise, durable, and personalized treatment option for millions worldwide.

Space

Astro Digital to plug into Star Catcher solar-energy grid

Astro Digital announced plans Sept. 16 to purchase and distribute power from Florida startup Star Catcher’s future space-based energy grid. The goal is to enable ESPA-class satellites like Astro Digital’s Corvus XL to obtain more power than they could generate on their own.

Augmented Reality

Amazon Reportedly Working on Augmented Reality Glasses for Everyday Users, Delivery Drivers

Amazon is working on its own augmented reality (AR) glasses, reports The Information, which cites two people familiar with the e-commerce giant’s plans. The glasses, codenamed “Jayhawk,” are said to contain microphones, speakers, a camera, and a full‑color display positioned in one eye. The company is hoping to bring the glasses to market in late 2026 or early 2027.