Jensen Huang Clarifies His Comments on Quantum Computer at Nvidia GTC

During the Nvidia GTC 2025 event in San Jose, California, Nvidia hosted its inaugural Quantum Day to delve into the potential impact of quantum technology across various industries. The highlight of the event was a panel discussion led by CEO Jensen Huang, featuring executives from prominent quantum computing companies such as Atom Computing, D-Wave, Infleqtion, QuEra, IonQ, Pasqal, and Quantinuum. Huang took the stage to address his earlier statement in January regarding the timeline for practical quantum computers, which had caused a stir in the stock market.

“I always emphasized the complexity of the technology when discussing the timeline for quantum computing advancements. When the stock prices plummeted, I was unaware that these companies were publicly traded,” Huang explained. “Today, I challenge every CEO in the quantum industry to prove me wrong. This panel is like therapy for me,” he added with a touch of humor.

Furthermore, Huang announced Nvidia’s investment in a new research facility in Boston, the Nvidia Accelerated Quantum Research Center (NVAQC). The center will focus on merging A.I. supercomputing with quantum systems, with a particular emphasis on quantum error correction—a crucial aspect in making quantum computing practical. Collaborating with Harvard’s Quantum Initiative, MIT’s Engineering Quantum Systems group, and quantum companies like Quantinuum, Quantum Machines, and QuEra Computing, the NVAQC aims to accelerate quantum computing innovations.

The panel discussion also featured Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, who highlighted the significance of quantum computing in scientific applications such as weather forecasting and drug discovery. The panelists acknowledged the progress made in quantum technology but emphasized that full-scale practicality is still a work in progress.

While companies like Microsoft and Google are actively developing quantum hardware, Nvidia has primarily focused on software solutions. However, Nvidia’s increasing involvement in quantum computing indicates a shift towards viewing quantum technology as a complement rather than a competitor to A.I. and classical computers. Huang emphasized that quantum computing will enhance A.I. supercomputers to address critical challenges in drug discovery and materials development.

In closing, Huang issued a challenge to the quantum industry to demonstrate the real-world value of quantum computing and urged a realistic approach in setting expectations. “The focus should be on building systems for the greater good and finding markets where this technology can make a tangible impact,” he stated. With the promise of quantum demos at future GTC events, the industry is poised for exciting developments in the realm of quantum computing.