This quantum computing weekly round-up captures a week full of tangible progress. New 180-qubit hardware, massive funding, and practical applications signal the sector moving from research to revenue. Partnerships and security tools are also advancing rapidly.
Origin Quantum has introduced its fourth-generation superconducting quantum computer, the Origin Wukong-180, featuring 180 computational qubits. Built on a complete domestic stack, the system offers improved gate fidelities and coherence times. It is immediately available to global users via cloud platform and supports early applications in AI model optimization, biochemistry, finance, chemistry, and smart grid analysis.
China’s Origin Wukong quantum computer has been upgraded with initial AI computing capabilities; reported on April 21, 2026. The 72-qubit superconducting system now integrates quantum power with AI tools like Origin Brain and QPanda3 Runtime for more user-friendly access. This marks progress in making homegrown quantum technology accessible to researchers and developers worldwide.