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Big Tech is starry-eyed over quantum computers, but scientists say major breakthroughs are years away
- Microsoft has unveiled the Majorana 1 chip, powered by topological qubits, as the first quantum computing chip of its kind.
- Big Tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have recently revealed new quantum computing chip prototypes.
- Some physicists express skepticism regarding the level of advancement claimed by these companies in the field of quantum computing.
- Challenges such as scalability and error correction still persist in the dynamic and evolving field of quantum computing before it becomes practically useful.
- Quantum computing's potential for societal advancements includes drug discovery, chemical compound development, and encryption methods.
- Despite claims of progress by tech giants, experts highlight the ongoing challenges in error reduction and scalability in quantum computing.
- Google aims to release commercial quantum computing applications within five years, but industry insiders remain cautious.
- Researchers emphasize the importance of peer-reviewed breakthroughs and the need for advancements in controlling and utilizing qubits for complex calculations.
- Microsoft has faced retractions of previous quantum computing research, raising questions about the solidity of their claims.
- While the excitement around quantum computing advancements fuels research, the field still has a long way to go to deliver on its promises.
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