Microsoft to give DARPA hands-on access to quantum system at new Maryland site

Microsoft has opened a new research center in Maryland giving DARPA direct, on-site access to its Majorana 2 quantum computing chip for independent testing and evaluation, marking a shift from remote to physical access. This setup enforces engineering rigor as Microsoft moves closer to commercial quantum systems, targeted for readiness by 2029.

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