Google unveiled a new quantum chip named “Willow”, which it claims can solve problems in five minutes that would take the world’s fastest supercomputers ten septillion years. While this marks a significant breakthrough in quantum computing, the chip remains experimental.
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Quantum computers, using principles like superposition and entanglement, promise applications in fields such as drug development and energy systems. However, experts caution that commercially viable quantum computers are years away, and the technology also poses potential risks, like breaking encryption. Practical uses for Willow may emerge by the end of the decade.