IBM’s Quantum Leap and Lunar AI | Raleigh News

0:00So, IBM dropped two pretty big announcements on September 10th, 2026, and they're kind of wild. First off, they're setting up a quantum computing lab in Switzerland, but is tied to a massive fighter jet deal they made with Lockheed Martin. Think of it as a high-tech way to fulfill a defense contract. This quantum lab is actually part of Switzerland's payback for buying those F-35 jets back in 2021. Instead of just manufacturing parts, they're getting IBM's latest quantum system. It's a smart move for IBM, getting their tech showcase through a defense obligation, especially since they just acquired a company specializing in. Quantum sensing. Then, just hours later, IBM teamed up with NASA to drop an open-source AI model designed to map the moon. This thing is trained on decades of lunar data, and is supposed to be way better at spotting things like ice deposits and craters outperforming older. Methods by a good margin. The cool part is that this lunar AI model runs on IBM's own open-source toolkit, which has applications for both civilian space missions and you.

1:08Guest it, defense clients looking at satellite analysis. It seems like IBM is building one powerful AI and finding multiple ways to leverage it. Even with all this seemingly positive news, IBM stock took a dip that day. It's been a rough year for them, with their stock price significantly down from its high. Investors are still focused on their mainframe sales, which have been struggling, but some analysts think the current stock price is a steal. Essentially giving you IBM's quantum advancements for free. That wraps all the news today. Brought to you with AI, I'm Corey with the story.