On August 13, 2024, NIST released its first Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards, including ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA, to protect against quantum threats. FALCON will be added soon.

In an interview, John Preskill explored the connections between Quantum Error Correction (QEC), exotic phases of matter, and quantum gravity, highlighting its role in understanding topological order and the holographic principle.

Generative Chemistry uses AI to design new molecules for drug discovery and materials science. Quantum computing could accelerate this by enabling faster, more accurate simulations, leading to significant breakthroughs.

QGSS 2024 offered excellent lectures and labs on quantum computing, with access to IBM's machines. Improvements needed include better content integration and support. Overall, it was a successful and enriching experience.

A Nature article suggests DNA could be a perfect quantum computer due to its structure, meeting key criteria for qubits. However, practical use faces challenges like maintaining coherence amid noise.