Quantum computing and its threat to current encryption and the unknown threat of powerful quantum automated by advanced AI.

Quantum technology is moving—albeit slowly—from theory to proof-of-concept in finance, and it may become one of the most disruptive forces in banking and fintech over the next decade.

My grandfather grew up in Franklin County, Va., a small farming region deep in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. As a child, he did his schoolwork by firelight and passed long days plowing ...

The hype we have been sold for the past few years has been overwhelming. Hype Correction is the antidote. Can I ask you a question: How do you feel about AI right now? Are you still excited? When you ...

A newly enacted New York law requires retailers to say whether your data influences the price of basic goods like a dozen eggs or toilet paper, but not how. If you’re near Rochester, New York, the ...

Satoshi’s 1.1-million-BTC wallet is increasingly viewed as a potential quantum vulnerability as researchers assess how advancing computing power could affect early Bitcoin addresses. Satoshi ...

When quantum computers become commonplace, current cryptographic systems will become obsolete. Scientists are racing to get ahead of the problem and keep our data secure. When you purchase through ...

More than 800 U.S. TikTok users shared their data with The Washington Post. We used it to find out why some people become power users, spending hours per day scrolling. Each circle in the chart ...

AI improves renewable energy forecasting accuracy by up to 33%, helping grid operators better integrate solar and wind resources. Predictive maintenance powered by AI reduces equipment downtime by ...