Microsoft’s quantum computing technology called into question, again (opens original article in a new tab)

Microsoft's quantum computing breakthroughs are under renewed scientific scrutiny following a Nature journal critique, which questions the validity of its 2025 paper on Majorana particles and their role in quantum computing development.

• Microsoft's quantum computing claims face scrutiny after a Nature critique questioned its 2025 paper on Majorana particles
• The paper, central to Microsoft's quantum efforts, was criticized for inconsistent data and potential random noise
• Microsoft defends its research, stating its software is a practical tool for quantum chip development