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World Service,·02 Jun 2026,·26 mins
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Microsoft unveils a new quantum chip. It's a big moment for the company, as its quantum programme has faced criticism. Is the tech giant's strategy finally paying off? And when will this chip deliver practical quantum computing? The BBC's Technology Editor, Zoe Kleinman, interviews Microsoft's executive vice president for quantum. Also this week: what new tech can soccer fans expect at the World Cup? Shiona McCallum reports from FIFA headquarters in Switzerland. And a leading critic of AI hype returns to Tech Life. Presenter: Chris Vallance Producer: Tom Quinn (Photo: A hand is seen holding the new Majorana 2 quantum chip from Microsoft. The chip is gold-coloured. It is so large that it is the same size as the hand. Credit: Microsoft)
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Microsoft has released a quantum chip called Majorana 2. This follows previous scrutiny of the company's quantum computing efforts. BBC's Technology Editor spoke with Microsoft's quantum lead about what the chip can do and when practical applications might emerge. The episode also examines technology being introduced at the World Cup and includes perspectives on artificial intelligence claims.
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World Service,·02 Jun 2026,·26 mins
Available for over a year
Microsoft unveils a new quantum chip. It's a big moment for the company, as its quantum programme has faced criticism. Is the tech giant's strategy finally paying off? And when will this chip deliver practical quantum computing? The BBC's Technology Editor, Zoe Kleinman, interviews Microsoft's executive vice president for quantum. Also this week: what new tech can soccer fans expect at the World Cup? Shiona McCallum reports from FIFA headquarters in Switzerland. And a leading critic of AI hype returns to Tech Life. Presenter: Chris Vallance Producer: Tom Quinn (Photo: A hand is seen holding the new Majorana 2 quantum chip from Microsoft. The chip is gold-coloured. It is so large that it is the same size as the hand. Credit: Microsoft)
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Microsoft has unveiled a new quantum chip called Majorana 2 Microsoft's quantum programme has faced criticism Microsoft's quantum strategy is finally paying off BBC's Technology Editor Zoe Kleinman interviewed Microsoft's executive vice president for quantum The episode covers new technology expected at the World Cup A leading critic of AI hype appears on the episode
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- Microsoft has unveiled a new quantum chip called Majorana 2, marking a significant development for the company's quantum computing programme
- The chip represents a response to prior criticism of Microsoft's quantum strategy
- BBC's Technology Editor Zoe Kleinman interviews Microsoft's executive vice president for quantum about the chip's capabilities and timeline
- Tech Life also covers new technology expected at the FIFA World Cup and features commentary on AI hype