The Download: Amazon’s quantum chip, and preventing battery fires
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Summary
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced its first-generation quantum computing chip, called Ocolot, which it says is a proof-of-principle demonstration that will aid its work on a larger machine with more advanced capabilities.
AWS researchers used Ocolot to implement a more efficient form of quantum error correction, with the company believing that quantum computers need to be more adept at dealing with errors to deliver on their potential.
Even when it seems that fires in lithium-ion batteries are extinguished, they can reignite and burn hotter, causing problems for first responders.
As these types of batteries become more prevalent, first responders need to learn how to deal with these kinds of fires, including becoming familiar with new techniques and equipment.
China is looking to integrate AI from DeepSeek into as many aspects of society as possible, including home appliances and medical facilities.
US government workers are fighting back against what they see as misinformation spread by DOGE, while workers let go by Elon Musk from Twitter are winning their legal battles for severance pay.
Amazon’s Alexa has been given a much-needed AI makeover, while Meta experienced an error that flooded Instagram with violent videos.