Microsoft Gives DARPA Access to Majorana System, Opens Maryland Quantum Research Center
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Handing DARPA a topological quantum system for independent testing is Microsoft inviting the referee onto the field—if the physics checks out, it accelerates government trust and long-horizon procurement. For operators, this is a reminder to keep quantum in the “track and scenario-plan” bucket: not production-relevant yet, but now with more credible external validation pressure.
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