“You cannot use an old map to explore a new world.” – Einstein
In this edition:
🔹 India’s first quantum hub – will it leapfrog the West?
🔹 Global CEO warns of mass white‑collar AI displacement
🔹 IBM deploys quantum computer in Japan
🔹 What we’re digging – top tools & cultural arrows
Estimated read time: 5 minutes
💡 THE BIG IDEA: INDIA’S QUANTUM PLAY
What’s happening: Andhra Pradesh just announced Quantum Valley, India’s first major quantum computing hub—aimed at rivaling Silicon Valley–level innovation.
Why it matters: Quantum is becoming the next geopolitical tech battleground. Governments are treating Q‑tech like nuclear: requiring infrastructure, talent, and regulation.
India is acting fast—building infrastructure, labs, and talent pipelines now
The UN has tagged 2025 as the International Year of Quantum, spotlighting the region worldwide.
FutureProof Take: Quantum isn’t niche—it’s foundational national strategy. Finance, energy, logistics, biotech: now’s the time to build quantum-readiness frameworks.
➡ Action Step: Explore quantum SDKs like IBM Qiskit, IonQ, and Pasqal for early use cases.
IBM Qiskit: IBM’s open-source quantum SDK for building and running quantum programs.
IonQ: Ion trap-based quantum computing company—known for commercial-ready hardware.
Pasqal: France-based quantum computing company building neutral atom processors for quantum advantage.
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AI-WORK DISRUPTION WARNING
Ford CEO Jim Farley warned at Aspen: AI could replace “literally half of all white‑collar workers” . A Cambridge Judge report supports this—but cautions it misses nuance .
AI AVATARS ARE TAKING EARNINGS CALLS
Companies like Zoom and Klarna are now allowing AI avatars to deliver earnings calls—ushering in an era of executive automation .
🦾 THE RISE OF QUANTUM INFRASTRUCTURE
What’s new:
IBM deployed its first Quantum System Two (156‑qubit Heron processor) at Japan’s RIKEN Center—co‑located with supercomputer Fugaku for hybrid quantum‑HPC use.
Google’s 105‑qubit Willow chip has been active since late 2024, showing exponential error-rate improvements and tackling problems classical systems couldn’t .
With 2025 declared the UN’s Quantum Year, national R&D and deployment are accelerating India’s Quantum Computer.
FutureProof Take: Quantum has crossed into real-world deployment. Q‑as‑a‑service is beginning—and hybrid partnerships are scaling.
➡️ Action Step: Start experimenting with IBM Q Experience and AWS Braket/Ocelot.
🥼 THE NEW LONGEVITY INVESTMENT PLAY
What’s happening: Funds like Altos Labs and Hevolution Foundation are pivoting toward investment in healthspan biotech, not just theoretical life-extension. A recent Forbes article calls this “the investment revolution of our lifetime”
FutureProof Take: Longevity is moving into muscle memory capital territory. Founders should start monitoring companies showing near-term biologic impact.
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📈 MARKET MOVES: WHAT TO WATCH
IonQ acquires Oxford Ionics for $1.08B—a major validation for quantum commercialization .
Only 10% of execs are “future‑ready”—a new Adecco report highlights widespread AI upskilling gaps in major firms .
Companies must build internal AI literacy fast—those who wait will fall behind.
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💭 THE FINAL WORD
AI and quantum aren’t waiting. Executives are automating. Nations are building quantum capitals. The future reshapes by the second.
To outthink, outmaneuver, and out-innovate—you must stay active. We’re building the map while the world redraws itself.
See you next Tuesday.
– Team FutureProof
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