Bill Gates cofounded Microsoft in 1975 with Paul Allen. To mark 50 years of one of the world’s most successful software companies, Gates shared the company’s source code on his website, Gates Notes, under the headline “The Coolest Code I’ve Ever Written.”
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Microsoft Education has announced several initiatives designed to empower individuals to reach their full potential.
One of the highlights is an attempt to set a world record for the most users participating in an online, multilevel hashtag AI lesson within 24 hours.
Additionally, Microsoft Learn will host a 50-day Microsoft AI Skills Fest, offering 50 days of AI learning from April 8 to May 28.
On February 19, Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, announced a significant breakthrough in quantum computing. In his LinkedIn post, he stated that this achievement will enable the company to produce a substantial quantum computer not in decades, as some have predicted, but within years.
According to the official Microsoft blog, the Majorana 1 processor will be capable of tackling industrial-scale problems.
It employs the world’s first topological conductor, a revolutionary material that can detect and manipulate Majorana particles, thus allowing for more reliable and scalable qubits—the fundamental building blocks of quantum computers.
Achieving this milestone is essential for quantum computers to deliver transformative real-world solutions, such as breaking down microplastics into harmless byproducts or creating self-healing materials for industries like construction, manufacturing, and healthcare.
Alongside the development of its quantum hardware, Microsoft has announced partnerships aimed at enhancing quantum skills, building hybrid applications, and fostering discoveries, mainly as artificial intelligence (AI) integrates with new quantum systems powered by more reliable qubits.
The combination of quantum computing and AI tools will empower users to describe the type of new material or molecule they want to create in simple terms and receive immediate, practical solutions.
AI is already being utilized across various industries, including banking, manufacturing, consumer retail, and healthcare.
Quantum computing has the potential to enable engineers, scientists, and companies to design products accurately on the first attempt, transforming fields ranging from healthcare to product development.
The 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology will mark the 100th anniversary of the initial development of quantum mechanics. Established by the United Nations, this observance highlights the contributions and practical applications of quantum science.
Additionally, Quantum Computing Day is celebrated annually on April 14, also known as World Quantum Day. This date is significant because “4.14” represents the first few digits of Planck’s constant, a fundamental value in quantum mechanics.
Bill Gates just released his original source code for Basic – with a beautifully designed article – a huge piece of tech history – someone should make some art with this source code! pic.twitter.com/VwZwecmNbQ
— Marc Hemeon (@hemeon) April 3, 2025
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