NVIDIA launches quantum research center and invests in Alice & Bob as it expands beyond GPU and CPU architectures

NVIDIA has launched a quantum research center and is investing in quantum startups, including French firm Alice & Bob, which focuses on error resistant qubits (a basic unit of quantum computing).

The quantum center and Alice & Bob investment represent a third pillar of compute ambitions for NVIDIA, alongside its existing GPUs and Vera Rubin CPUs, using a partnership and venture model that the company says limits direct execution risk.

NVIDIA's recent quarterly revenue was US$81.6b, with US$58.3b in net income and a US$91.0b revenue outlook for next quarter; the quantum push is framed as an option on future compute rather than a pivot away from its current AI business.