Quantum computing stocks surged this week after Nvidia unveiled new artificial intelligence models aimed at accelerating the technology, according to reports.
Shares of IonQ and D-Wave Quantum jumped about 50%, while Rigetti Computing and Quantum Computing Inc. rose more than 20%. The rally followed Nvidia’s launch of its “Ising” AI models, designed to improve quantum error correction and system reliability.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said AI will act as a control system for quantum machines, helping scale fragile quantum processes.
Investor enthusiasm also grew after IonQ announced a breakthrough linking two remote quantum systems and securing a U.S. defense contract.
Despite the rally, analysts note the sector remains highly speculative. The report said quantum computing continues to attract heavy investment, but market volatility and early-stage development pose ongoing risks.
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