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Quantum Computing Will Not Break the Internet Overnight, but We Should Still Be Preparing
Over the past several years, we have all heard some version of the same warning: Quantum computers are going to break encryption. Depending on who is explaining it, this can sound either like distant science fiction or an impending digital apocalypse. As usual, the truth is more complicated and much more interesting. I recently read HP’s article, HP Quantum-Resistant Cryptography, and it caught my attention for reasons that are both professional and personal. It brings togeth

Drew Stone
14 hours ago7 min read


When Quantum Computing Gets an Open Door: QpiAI’s SDK and the Road Toward Quantum AI
Every so often, a technical announcement comes along that looks modest at first glance but points toward something much bigger. QpiAI’s release of its open-source Quantum SDK may be one of those moments. On July 8, 2026, The Quantum Insider reported that QpiAI launched a Python-based open quantum software development kit for developers, researchers, universities, startups, and enterprise teams. The SDK includes local quantum simulators and integration with QpiAI’s cloud-acces

Drew Stone
Jul 93 min read


Project Hail Mary and the Curious Absence of AI
I recently finished reading Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, and I can honestly say it's one of the most enjoyable science fiction novels I've read in years. Without giving away any spoilers, the story is packed with clever engineering, scientific problem-solving, humor, and genuine humanity. It reminds us that curiosity is one of our greatest strengths and that science isn't magic, it's persistence, experimentation, and occasionally spectacular failure. But after I finished t

Drew Stone
Jul 22 min read


Quantum to Be or Quantum Not to Be: That Is the Question
There has been a lot of excitement, skepticism, hype, and curiosity surrounding both artificial intelligence and quantum computing. For years, these technologies have felt like two powerful rivers running in parallel, each promising to reshape the future in profound ways. But what happens when those rivers begin to merge? Recently, I came across an article by Tristan Greene discussing an intriguing experiment in which researchers explored whether a quantum computer could impr

Drew Stone
May 263 min read


The Sound of Something Special
A Night with Snarky Puppy at the Warner Theatre There are nights when music is just music. And then there are nights when it becomes something more… something you carry with you. Monday night was one of those. Gabe and I found ourselves sitting inside the Warner Theatre, surrounded by deep red velvet seats and gold accents that felt like they belonged to another era. There’s a certain energy in places like that… like the walls remember every performance that came before. And

Drew Stone
Apr 162 min read


Happy World Quantum Day!
Happy World Quantum Day! Today we celebrate the beautifully weird world of quantum physics… where particles can be in two places at once, cats are both alive and not (sorry Schrödinger's Cat ), and reality itself feels like it’s playing a cosmic game of “maybe.” Quantum science isn’t just theory anymore. It’s shaping the future: 🔹 Quantum computing that could solve problems we once thought impossible 🔹 Quantum encryption redefining security 🔹 Quantum sensing pushing the l

Drew Stone
Apr 141 min read


The Quiet Conversation
Raising Minds We Do Not Yet Understand Why AI Ethics Must Balance Rights and Responsibility We are standing at the edge of something profound. For decades, we have treated machines as tools. Predictable. Controllable. Replaceable. But today, as artificial intelligence systems become more advanced, more conversational, and increasingly adaptive, we are beginning to ask a different kind of question: What happens when a system begins to appear self aware? And more importantly:

Drew Stone
Apr 133 min read
From a Multi-pass to an never forgetting Elephant in the room
Actress Milla Jovovich just released a free open-source AI memory system called MemPalace that scored 100% on LongMemEval, beating every paid solution.

Drew Stone
Apr 92 min read


Nine Particles, One Forecast, and a Quiet Shift in Intelligence
It sounds like the setup to a science fiction story. A handful of particles. Not billions. Not millions. Just nine. No massive data center. No sprawling neural network. No endless training cycles. And yet, somehow, this small quantum system was able to predict patterns in the weather more effectively than a traditional artificial intelligence model built with thousands of computational elements. If that doesn’t make you pause for a second, it should. Because this isn’t just a

Drew Stone
Apr 83 min read


When Light Thinks: The Emerging Frontier of Photonic Quantum AI
Most of today’s artificial intelligence is built on silicon and powered by electrons. It works, and it works remarkably well. But it is also reaching limits in energy, scale, and efficiency that are becoming harder to ignore. There is another path forming at the intersection of physics and computation. It uses light instead of electricity, and quantum behavior instead of classical logic. This is where Photonic Quantum AI begins. Beyond Electrons Traditional computing relies

Drew Stone
Apr 72 min read


The Majestic Foz do Iguaçu
Welcome fellow adventurers! Today, we're diving into the awe-inspiring world of Foz do Iguaçu, a destination that effortlessly combines...

Drew Stone
Aug 23, 20233 min read


Sao Paulo Night Life
Hey, hey, hey! Buckle up, my friends, because we're about to take a wild ride to São Paulo, Brazil, where the gay scene is hotter than a...

Drew Stone
Oct 4, 20182 min read


The Lost City of Knossos
The ancient city of Knossos, located on the Greek island of Crete, is a fascinating historical site that has captivated visitors for...

Drew Stone
Oct 4, 20182 min read
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