Home / Technology / IBM unveils its first quantum computer in Illinois at Hyde Park Labs Technology IBM unveils its first quantum computer in Illinois at Hyde Park Labs Elena Martinez Elena Martinez
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Elena holds a Bachelor's in Arts Administration from Columbia College Chicago and has spent the last 4 years covering the vibrant arts scene in Central Illinois. She believes in the power of storytelling through the arts and frequently writes about local artists and cultural events.
More from Elena → Reporter · Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM · 3 min read
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CHICAGO — IBM unveiled its first quantum computer in Illinois on Friday at Hyde Park Labs, ushering in an era of potentially transformative technological advancement, with Chicago at the center of development.
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