The quantum era begins: Tech giants, governments, and investors accelerate the next computing revolution

The global quantum computing industry has officially entered a pivotal phase, marking the dawn of the “quantum era.” Backed by technology leaders, government initiatives, and surging venture capital investments, this breakthrough promises to reshape key sectors—ranging from medicine and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and high-speed data processing. IBM sets the pace with a quantum-centric supercomputer…

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Russia’s nationwide facial recognition payment system: Innovation or surveillance nightmare?

Russia is preparing to launch an expansive facial recognition payment network, spearheaded by Sberbank and the National Payment Card System (NSPK). The project aims to install approximately two million biometric payment terminals nationwide, beginning with Moscow’s metro system in 2024 and expanding fully across the country by late 2025. The system is tied to the…

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