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'BS and hype': Amazon execs cast doubt on Microsoft's quantum-computing claims in private discussions
- Amazon executives are skeptical about Microsoft's quantum computing breakthrough claims, with one calling it 'next level (in BS and hype).'
- Microsoft announced a quantum processor named Majorana 1, claiming it could store more data and perform complex calculations.
- Amazon's head of quantum technologies, Simone Severini, doubted Microsoft's claims, stating that they lack concrete evidence.
- Amazon executives internally expressed frustration with what they viewed as exaggerated claims from Microsoft, calling it 'Next level (in BS and hype).'
- Quantum computing endeavors by tech giants like Amazon, Google, and IBM may generate more hype than substantial progress, according to experts.
- Industry experts suggest that Microsoft's quantum computing achievement, while impressive, may not be significant enough for practical quantum use.
- Microsoft's claim of creating a topological qubit has not yet been accepted by peer review, casting doubt on the credibility of the announcement.
- Both Amazon and Microsoft have differing timelines for the practical application of quantum computing: Microsoft predicts utility-scale quantum computers in 'just years,' while Amazon expects mainstream adoption in 'another couple of decades.'
- The recent quantum chip announcements from Amazon and Microsoft have been met with skepticism from industry experts, questioning the true advancement of the technology.
- Despite uncertainties, the industry views the recent surge in quantum computing news as a positive sign for the field's development and potential value.
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