MIT and IBM launch computing research lab for AI and quantum
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Updated · evertiq.com · May 11
MIT and IBM launch computing research lab for AI and quantum
10 articles · Updated · evertiq.com · May 11
The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab expands their decade-long partnership, with Jay Gambetta and MIT provost Anantha Chandrakasan serving as the lab’s chairs.
It will focus joint work on AI, algorithms, quantum computing and hybrid systems that combine maturing quantum hardware with classical computing and advanced AI methods.
The partners said the lab aims to redefine mathematical foundations across AI and quantum and help develop computational approaches beyond the limits of current classical systems.
As AI and quantum converge, how will their massive and growing energy demands be sustainably met?
Is this quantum leap a true revolution or an expensive, incremental step in computing's evolution?
How will this lab help build defenses against the powerful quantum threats it is helping to create?
MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab Debuts: Integrating AI, Algorithms, and Quantum for the Next Decade of Innovation
Overview
The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab, launched in April 2026, marks the start of a new era focused on hybrid computing. Building on the foundation of the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab established in 2017, this initiative expands research beyond artificial intelligence to include advanced algorithms and quantum computing. The lab’s integrated approach reflects the growing importance of AI and the transformative potential of quantum technologies for real-world applications. This evolution is the result of a decade-long, productive partnership between MIT and IBM, aiming to drive innovation and address complex challenges through collaboration and cutting-edge research.