News · 4 June 2026

Microsoft unveils quantum chip 1,000x better, data 20 seconds.

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Microsoft says its new quantum chip is 1,000 times better than before, a big step for future super-fast computing. The Majorana 2 chip, developed with AI and introduced by the company, boasts the ability to retain quantum data for over 20 seconds. But some researchers are still skeptical, questioning if Microsoft has truly built a working quantum qubit.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 June 2026 at 1:14

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