Google announced a new quantum computing milestone with its Willow chip.GoogleGoogle unveiled its Willow chip this week, marking a milestone in the quantum computing space.One quantum researcher compared Google's advancement to mobile networks jumping from 1G to 2G.While the news represents a breakthrough, real-world applications are likely still years away.Google's new Willow chip may not show up in consumer products in the near future — however, quantum computing researchers say it represents a significant breakthrough in the field.That's because the chip solves a challenge that's existed in quantum computing for nearly 30 years, Google said in its announcement earlier this week.The challenge is reducing the amount of errors quantum computers generate while operating.
Why Google's Quantum Computing Breakthrough Is Such A Big Deal
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Wed, 12/11/2024 - 3:14pm
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