IBM to anchor quantum computing campus in Chicago, Gov. JB Pritzker announces

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the CEO of IBM announced Thursday that the computing giant is going to anchor a new quantum computing campus in Chicago.

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The IBM Quantum System Two will initially be set up at the Hyde Park Labs facility early next year.

Ultimately, it will be moved to a quantum campus to be built in the next two to three years on the site of the old U.S. Steel property.

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Initially, the company says it will bring 50 jobs.

Other quantum computing partners are expected join IBM on the campus.