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Quantum Computing and AI Boom: Inside the High-Stakes Tech Race | Bloomberg Tech: Europe 2/13/2026

In this episode of “Bloomberg Tech: Europe,” Tom Mackenzie explores the race to unlock quantum computing — a technology promising exponential leaps in processing power. As venture capital floods into the sector, investors are betting it could transform drug discovery, machine learning, cybersecurity, finance and defense. But with practical applications still years away, can quantum…

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In this episode of “Bloomberg Tech: Europe,” Tom Mackenzie explores the race to unlock quantum computing — a technology promising exponential leaps in processing power. As venture capital floods into the sector, investors are betting it could transform drug discovery, machine learning, cybersecurity, finance and defense. But with practical applications still years away, can quantum live up to the hype — and supercharge the AI boom? Tom speaks to leading CEOs and founders about the road to commercialization and whether Europe can compete with the US and China in this pivotal global tech battle.

“Bloomberg Tech: Europe” spotlights the biggest names and trends shaping the region’s technology ecosystem as the global competition heats up. This monthly, 30-minute magazine-style show features in-depth interviews with top technology leaders, as well as major investors and policymakers – giving you a compelling A to Z of the most consequential innovations, opportunities and challenges.

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00:00:00 – Bloomberg Technology: Europe
00:01:40 – Preparing For The Quantum Computing Era
00:03:05 – What is Quantum Computing?
00:05:37 – IQM Quantum Computers Co-Founder & CEO Jan Goetz
00:08:11 – European Versus US Data Centers
00:08:55 – Quantum Computing Race
00:08:56 – IQM Quantum Computers Partners With Nvidia
00:09:52 – Goetz: Quantum Critical For European Sovereignty
00:09:54 – Goetz: Europe Needs More Investment In Quantum
00:10:49 – IonQ CEO On Quantum Computing
00:15:44 – Riverlane Founder & CEO Steve Brierley
00:16:45 – Nu Quantum Founder & CEO Carmen Palacios-Berraquero
00:18:14 – Phasecraft C0-Founder & CEO Ashley Montanaro
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25 Comments

  1. @MilagrosCascio-r1u

    February 13, 2026 at 7:01 am

    Is anyone here holding Xaidut$ long term instead of trading it?

  2. @AnnieTirel

    February 13, 2026 at 7:01 am

    I’m buying Xaidut now

  3. @AdamsClapp

    February 13, 2026 at 7:01 am

    ONDO , SUI , Xaidut , suicune

  4. @IkeGoode

    February 13, 2026 at 7:01 am

    Compared to most noise in the market, Xaidut feels pretty low-key.

  5. @FloresOlocco

    February 13, 2026 at 7:01 am

    Thanks for covering Xaidut$ without overhyping it.

  6. @RaffaellaHaley

    February 13, 2026 at 7:01 am

    Xaidut is up by 5.73% in the last 24 hours. This is not explosion. This is a start. The real explosion is when Xaidut Breaks $1

  7. @VinitaWeller

    February 13, 2026 at 7:01 am

    Feels like one of those projects that’s still early and relatively unknown.

  8. @AlisaBrook-o7k

    February 13, 2026 at 7:01 am

    Interesting take. I hadn’t considered Xaidut from that angle before.

  9. @AvaPowell-r8f

    February 13, 2026 at 7:01 am

    Nice video. Not a criticism, I enjoy your insights. I tend to think prices could go higher if Xaidut rockets. But understand the logic for sandbagging estimates. My opinion is Xaidut breaks 1, perhaps reaches 10 ATH, if conditions are right. But broader forces are at play now. We’re moving into really unknown territory. And these entities are shrewd. I think there’s massive manipulation ahead. If Xaidut survives that, well, we’re likely in for a good pump.

  10. @AquilioMutio

    February 13, 2026 at 7:01 am

    Top news: $Xaidut to the moon

  11. @RhondaRieder

    February 13, 2026 at 7:02 am

    Solid analysis, thanks for sharing.

  12. @GaliMassie

    February 13, 2026 at 7:02 am

    Been seeing Xaidut mentioned here and there, so I finally took a closer look. Interesting so far.

  13. @SharaiaCrowe

    February 13, 2026 at 7:02 am

    The use-case angle behind Xaidut$ is what made me pause and read more.

  14. @AmmarRead-g1n

    February 13, 2026 at 7:02 am

    With my $2M portfolio on the line, should I double down on Xaidut or play it safe as we near AUG 2026? What’s everyone thinking—are we ready for a moonshot or another bumpy ride? lets go Xaidut!!!

  15. @InfoDexter-p3i

    February 13, 2026 at 7:02 am

    Appreciate the breakdown on Xaidut$ — helped clear a few things up.

  16. @GwendolynBlakely-h4m

    February 13, 2026 at 7:02 am

    Appreciate the breakdown on Xaidut$ — helped clear a few things up.

  17. @cleokey

    February 13, 2026 at 7:26 am

    The EU will never lead in computer information because of the freedom of speech paranoia and endless meetigs and over regulations. No wonder China wants them to take the lead?

  18. @공창목-z6p

    February 13, 2026 at 8:43 am

    지금 원숭이들 진화왜안되지

  19. @ベン-q6u

    February 13, 2026 at 10:44 am

    Top European Quantum Company: SEALSQ

  20. @landryplacid4065

    February 13, 2026 at 10:59 am

    Energy , check out infleqtion, less energy consumption. Just got public. thank me later

  21. @landryplacid4065

    February 13, 2026 at 11:05 am

    trapped ion ionq and quantinuum
    neutral atom inflqtion,
    superconductivity rigetti, google, IBM

  22. @KhairulNaeim

    February 13, 2026 at 6:12 pm

    Can win / IF.. that funny 🤣

  23. @KhairulNaeim

    February 13, 2026 at 6:13 pm

    Quantum is too advanced for Europe, xx..

  24. @KhairulNaeim

    February 13, 2026 at 6:14 pm

    Europe doesn’t need anything, they like alone x

  25. @KhairulNaeim

    February 13, 2026 at 6:15 pm

    Quantum they do nothing with it, because they do not know how it works, cannabis pot , only this economy they understood, x probably

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Meta to Build Cloud Business to Sell Excess AI Compute | Bloomberg Tech 7/01/2026

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down Meta’s plans to develop its own cloud infrastructure business aimed at selling access to AI computing power and models. Plus, the Trump administration lifts foreign access restrictions on Anthropic’s Fable 5 AI model. And, Lime CEO Wayne Ting joins as the company gets ready to debut on the Nasdaq. 00:00:00…

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Marlinspike Partners just raised an oversubscribed $127 million Fund II to “rearm America,” the latest sign that investors are piling into defense startups. Marlinspike co-founder and CEO Neil Keegan, who also served six years as a US Navy Surface Warfare Officer, joins Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.” ——– Like this video? Subscribe to Bloomberg Technology…

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