IBM is now detailing what its first quantum compute system will look like

IBM has unveiled plans for Starling, a quantum computer expected to perform 100 million error-free operations on 200 logical qubits by 2029. The company is shifting focus from individual hardware qubits to functional compute units using error correction. New chip designs and packaging enable denser qubit connections and reduced crosstalk. IBM's roadmap includes intermediate steps like Loon, Nighthawk, and Kookaburra processors, leading to Starling's multi-chip architecture. This marks a significant advancement in quantum computing capabilities and error correction techniques.