IBM announced it successfully executed a key quantum computing error correction algorithm in real time on AMD field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). This development marks a significant step toward more affordable and practical hybrid quantum systems by utilizing widely available AMD hardware instead of custom control units. The algorithm, designed to detect and correct quantum errors dynamically, was first introduced in June and now runs 10 times faster than the threshold needed for live error correction, according to IBM's VP of Quantum, Jay Gambetta. This achievement indicates that classical hardware can support quantum error correction, which is crucial for stabilizing quantum computations and advancing toward scalable quantum computers. IBM's work is part of a broader effort to develop a quantum computer named Starling, targeted for launch by 2029, with the current progress ahead of schedule by a year. The collaboration between IBM and AMD, initiated in August, aims to integrate quantum and high-performance computing, including joint AI infrastructure projects. Major tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are also investing heavily in quantum computing, with Google and Microsoft having announced recent breakthroughs and chip developments. The demonstration suggests a future where quantum and classical systems work more closely, reducing costs and increasing accessibility, moving quantum technology from labs into commercial applications.