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U.S. Government Looks to Invest in Quantum Startups | Tech Field Day News Rundown: October 29, 2025
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The U.S. government is considering taking stakes in quantum computing startups like Atom Computing, D-Wave, IonQ, Rigetti, and Quantum Computing in exchange for federal funding of at least $10 million each. Managed through the Commerce Department’s CHIPS program, the plan aims to support U.S. quantum companies, provide needed capital, and potentially earn returns for taxpayers, reflecting the government’s growing role in strategic tech investments. This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown with Tom Hollingsworth and Alastair Cooke.
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3:53 - Amazon Cuts 14,000 Jobs Amid AI Expansion
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10:26 - IBM and AMD Reach Major Quantum Computing Breakthrough
13:58 - Qualcomm Enters AI Chip Market to Compete With NVIDIA
17:12 - Palo Alto Networks Expands AI Security and Automation Capabilities
20:48 - U.S. Government Looks to Invest in Quantum Computing Startups
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