The Quantum Insider · 3 Oct, 08:02 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

IBM Expands AI and Quantum Research With IIT Bombay and IISc

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IBM has announced a strategic expansion of its artificial intelligence and quantum computing research initiatives through new collaborations with India’s premier institutions, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and the Indian Institute of Science. This partnership aims to accelerate breakthroughs in next-generation computing technologies by leveraging academic expertise and industry resources. The move underscores a growing global trend where major technology firms increasingly rely on deep scientific partnerships to advance complex computational capabilities, signalling a shift towards more integrated research ecosystems in the tech sector.

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