Brain-like computers face the ultimate limit

Neuromorphic computing draws inspiration from the brain and Steven Brightfield, chief marketing officer of a Sydney-based startup BrainChipsays this makes it perfect for use in battery-powered devices that perform AI processing. “The reason for this is evolution,” says Brightfield. “Our brain had an energy budget.” Likewise, BrainChip’s addressable market is limited by power. “You have … Read more

History of quantum computing: 12 key moments that shaped the future of computers

Computers that exploit the strange rules of quantum mechanics could soon solve problems that existing technology cannot solve. Today’s machines are still far from achieving this goal, but the field of quantum computing has made tremendous progress since its inception. Quantum computing has gone from an academic curiosity to a multibillion-dollar industry in less than … Read more