

Faisal Islam
BBC business and technology correspondent who reports from Google's Quantum AI Lab about advances in quantum computing and the 'Willow' chip.
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Jan 7, 2026 • 27min
President Trump again threatens to annex Greenland
David Willis, BBC North America correspondent, analyzes Trump's provocative remarks about Greenland's strategic importance and European reactions, emphasizing Denmark's sovereignty. James Waterhouse reports from the Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris, highlighting security guarantees for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. Faisal Islam takes us inside Google's Quantum AI Lab, unveiling the promise of the Willow chip and its potential to revolutionize fields like medicine and energy through quantum computing.

Jan 13, 2026 • 9min
AI deepfakes could lead to fines and country-wide bans
Faisal Islam, a BBC journalist known for his on-site reporting on quantum computing, explores the fascinating world of Google's Quantum AI Lab. He delves into groundbreaking advancements, including the Willow chip, which performs calculations in minutes that would take classical supercomputers eons. Faisal discusses the extreme cold required for quantum chips and forecasts transformative applications in drug discovery and energy systems by 2045. The discussion also highlights the intense race for power in the quantum computing landscape.

Jan 13, 2026 • 9min
AI deepfakes could lead to fines and country-wide bans
Faisal Islam, a BBC journalist specializing in quantum computing, dives into the explosive controversy surrounding Grok, an AI chatbot linked to Elon Musk's platform X. The discussion explores the U.K.'s urgent legal actions against nonconsensual imagery and the rising pressure on Grok after alleged misuse of explicit content. Faisal also gives a fascinating tour of Google's Quantum AI Lab, showcasing breakthroughs like the Willow chip and its potential to revolutionize fields such as drug discovery and energy.


