Microsoft - 4th state of matter?

Hey clever people,

Here’s your quick, no-fluff update on AI today:

Quantum Computing Just Leveled Up – Microsoft’s Majorana 1

Microsoft claims to have created an entirely new state of matter—introducing top conductors to power quantum computing at scale. They use Majorana particles to achieve this.

What are they?
Majorana particles are special quantum objects that act as their own antiparticles, first theorized in 1937.

Why do they matter?
Quantum computers rely on qubits, but qubits are fragile and easily lose information (decoherence).

How do they help?
Majorana-based topological qubits are:
✅ More stable – Naturally resist errors.
✅ More reliable – Need less error correction.
✅ Easier to scale – A path to million-qubit chips.

The breakthrough?
Microsoft claims to have controlled Majorana particles to create working, scalable qubits—a major step toward practical quantum computing.

Why It Matters

• 1 million+ qubits on a single chip, unlocking a new level of quantum scalability.

• Solves problems classical computers never could: medicine, materials science, AI, energy, and more.

• Backed by DARPA, meaning serious U.S. government interest in making this work.

The big question: Microsoft has made bold quantum claims before (and had to walk them back). They still need to prove this works at scale.

But if they’re right, we’re closer than ever to the quantum future.

OpenAI Expands Operator – AI That Handles Your Tasks

AI agents are getting smarter, and OpenAI’s Operator is now doing everything from booking tickets to filing expenses for Pro users in several countries like Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and the UK. No, it won’t do your taxes (yet). 

Key Takeaways

✅ Available for ChatGPT Pro users in multiple countries (but not in the EU yet).
✅ Runs in a separate browser window for security—users can intervene anytime.
✅ Currently $200/month, but OpenAI plans to expand access.

Meanwhile, Google and Anthropic are still in beta or invite-only, while Operator is already rolling out. Expect AI agents to become part of daily life sooner than you think.

Grok 3: XAI’s AI Model is Catching Up Fast

Elon Musk’s Grok 3 is now going toe-to-toe with the best AI models, bringing improved reasoning, code generation, and voice interactions. Basically, it’s getting smarter and sassier.

Why It’s a Big Deal

• Matches GPT-4 in many benchmarks.

• Simulated a rocket launch to Mars and back with accurate 3D physics.

• Built on 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs in just 122 days.

• New features: Unhinged Mode for more creative responses.

• Only available for Premium Plus X users—but expect AI-powered agents soon from Musk’s camp.

  
  More insights are coming soon.
  
  — Written by Aaron & The Clever Nest Team