IBM has unveiled its most advanced quantum processor to date – the Quantum Nighthawk, built to demonstrate real quantum advantage over classical computers by the end of 2026. The processor features a next-generation architecture with 120 qubits and improved interconnectivity designed to significantly boost computational performance.
The company also announced progress toward large-scale quantum systems, including plans to scale circuit depth and reliability over the coming years. IBM said the new chip will enable researchers to explore quantum applications in materials science, optimization, and cryptography with greater accuracy and efficiency.
This development marks a major milestone in IBM’s roadmap toward fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2029, reinforcing the company’s leadership in quantum innovation and its strategy to bring quantum technologies closer to commercial use.
