Telefónica Tech moves to combine AI and quantum computing - Digital Watch Observatory
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Digital Governance in 50+ issues, 500+ actors, 5+ processes Home | Updates | Telefónica Tech moves to combine AI and quantum computing A new collaboration between Telefónica Tech and European partners highlights growing efforts to combine quantum computing and AI to improve efficiency and performance. Telefónica Tech has partnered with three European firms to bring AI and quantum computing closer together. The collaboration aims to improve how advanced models are developed and deployed across different environments. The initiative brings together Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech, Multiverse Computing and Qcentroid. Their combined expertise is expected to support more efficient, compact and locally deployable AI systems. Quantum computing is seen as a way to reduce the heavy processing demands of large AI models. Faster computation could yield more accurate results while reducing the time required to solve complex problems. Each partner contributes specialised capabilities, from quantum hardware and algorithms to software platforms and orchestration tools. These technologies could support applications such as simulations, edge AI and rapid prototyping. Telefónica Tech is also strengthening its role in integrating AI and quantum solutions for enterprise clients. The move reflects a broader push to build scalable, sovereign and next-generation digital infrastructure in Europe. Would you like to learn more about AI, tech and digital diplomacy? If so, ask our Diplo chatbot!
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