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IBM Commits Over $10 Billion Investment in Quantum Computing

On June 2, IBM announced plans to invest over $10 billion in the field of quantum computing over the next five years. This investment will cover research and development, capital expenditures, manufacturing scalability, ecosystem collaboration, and acquisitions. These areas are designed to accelerate IBM's quantum roadmap, aiming to deliver the world's first large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029.

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