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  "description": "The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy spent $134M on fusion over 12 years. Now it is spending $135M in 18 months.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-20T00:19:48.000Z",
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  "textContent": "ORLANDO, May 19, 2025 — Quantum computing is coming in a big way, courtesy of an Energy Department research arm.\n\nSpeaking at the Fiber Connect conference here, research arm ARPA-E, the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, has launched its first applied quantum computing program in Energy Department history, the agency’s director said Tuesday.\n\nDon't miss our special $490/year offer to read ALL NEWS converage from Fiber Connect\n\n\n                            Special $490/Year Offer for Fiber Connect!\n                        \n\nFREE Members of Broadband Breakfast may access the first two paragraphs of all news stories. But to get full coverage, we invite you to become a PAID Breakfast Club Member.\n\n****Free Members during Pro Hours (7 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET, Mon.-Fri.)****\n\n  * First two paragraphs of each article\n  * Unlimited Expert Opinions\n\n\n\n****Free Members outside Pro Hours (****_****before****_****7 a.m. or**** _****after****_****6 p.m. ET)****\n\n  * Up to 5 news articles/month\n  * Unlimited Expert Opinions\n\n\n\n****Paid Members ANYTIME****\n\n  * Unlimited News Articles, including in Alerts\n  * Exclusive Charts and Data\n  * Special Paid Member spaces in CHAT.BroadbandBreakfast.com\n  * Videos from Broadband Breakfast in-person and LiveOnline archives\n\n\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Energy Department Research Arm Makes Big Bets on Fusion and Quantum",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-21T09:47:04.522Z"
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