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Google’s quantum computer claims to instantly make calculations that take rivals 47 years (www.smh.com.au)

submitted 2 years ago by _Frog@feddit.ch to c/technology@feddit.ch

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Google has developed a quantum computer that instantly makes calculations that would take the best existing supercomputers 47 years, in a breakthrough meant to establish beyond doubt that the experimental machines can outperform conventional rivals.

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[–] Snek@feddit.ch 3 points 2 years ago

Sounds promising for future projects. But at the same time it poses a major risk for our current security mechanisms.

[–] Swisside@feddit.ch 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Maybe Elon will ask to pause quantum research to ensure we can define guidelines 😂

[–] Snek@feddit.ch 2 points 2 years ago

If google is better at calculating things, he may get his bills earlier.

[–] CookieJarObserver@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

Hope it blows up.