IBM reveals major AI productivity boosts and nears quantum computing breakthrough at Think 2026.

At its Think 2026 conference, IBM announced significant AI productivity improvements, with a 45% gain among its developers and a projected 42% boost for enterprises by 2030. The company highlighted $4.5 billion in internal productivity gains and introduced new AI tools like IBM Bob, which accelerates development and testing. On quantum computing, IBM expects to achieve quantum advantage this year, viewing it as a potential $1 trillion market over the next decade. IBM's quantum network now includes over 300 partners and 80 quantum computers, with recent breakthroughs such as simulating a 12,000-atom molecule, signaling rapid progress in the field.