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October 7, 2025

Artificial Intelligence: Quarterly Roundup

Evolving model sophistication, real‑world deployment, and its implications for work and learning.

AI and Quantum Computing: Q3 2025 Highlights

From July through September 2025, the fields of artificial intelligence and quantum computing advanced at a remarkable pace. With innovations ranging from open-source robotics and quantum AI toolkits to groundbreaking collaborations and large-scale infrastructure projects, Q3 marked a bold new phase of technological evolution.

July 9 - Hugging Face launches Reachy Mini, a desktop-sized open-source robot

The 11-inch Reachy Mini robot marks a major step toward making robotics more accessible. Designed for developers, educators, and hobbyists, it allows users to create and run AI applications in Python, offering an affordable, open-source alternative to traditional, closed, and expensive robotics systems.

Read more: VentureBeat

August 4 - D-Wave launches open-source tools for quantum AI

D-Wave Quantum Inc. has launched a new open-source toolkit to boost innovation in quantum AI and machine learning. Part of its Ocean™ software suite, the toolkit connects D-Wave’s quantum computers directly with PyTorch, a widely used ML framework. It allows developers to use D-Wave systems for training models like restricted Boltzmann machines (RBMs), making it easier for organizations to apply quantum computing to real-world AI applications.

Read more: Mugglehead Magazine

August 26 - IBM and AMD joins forces to build the future of computing

IBM and AMD have teamed up to create quantum-centric supercomputing platforms. The partnership combines IBM’s quantum computing and software expertise with AMD’s strengths in processors, graphics, and AI accelerators. This collaboration marks a major step toward advancing next-generation computing architectures.

Read more: IBM Newsroom

September 25 - Cisco shows off new software to connect quantum computing cloud

Cisco has introduced a software platform designed to connect quantum computers from different vendors into a unified cloud system. Instead of competing in hardware, Cisco is leveraging its networking expertise to build chips and software that enable reliable communication between machines. This approach aims to remove barriers between quantum systems and speed up progress in fields like pharmaceuticals, logistics, and cybersecurity.

Read more: Reuters

September 29 -  DeepSeek unveils V3.2-Exp model

Chinese AI developer DeepSeek has released an experimental large language model that offers improved training and reasoning while being more cost-efficient. The model uses a “sparse attention” method to cut API costs by half, reflecting continued progress in developing more efficient transformer architectures.

Read more: Reuters

September 30 - PsiQuantum breaks ground on Chicago quantum site

PsiQuantum has begun construction at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park in Chicago, where it plans to build and launch the first U.S. million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum computer. The project positions Illinois as a leading center for quantum research and investment, opening doors to major scientific and economic opportunities.

Read more: PsiQuantum

What It Means for Work and Learning

This quarter’s breakthroughs point toward a more open, connected, and accessible tech future. As IBM and Google aim to build industrial-scale quantum computers with one million or more qubits by 2030, the future of work and learning will increasingly depend on preparing talent for this new era.

For learning, this means cultivating adaptability, critical thinking, and an understanding of emerging technologies, not only how they function but how they can be applied responsibly. For workers, it’s about embracing lifelong learning and developing the agility to navigate rapid change across industries.

The future will belong to those who can connect ideas across disciplines, question assumptions, and turn knowledge into innovation.

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