Google has unveiled its breakthrough quantum chip called 'Willow', which can complete a computing task in under five minutes, surpassing the speed of the world's fastest supercomputers.
The chip, with 105 qubits, showcases Google's progress in error reduction and real-time error correction, addressing a significant challenge in quantum computing.
Google aims to achieve 'useful, beyond-classical' computations for real-world applications like AI data collection, medicine discovery, efficient battery designs, and fusion energy advancements.
Other companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and IBM are also advancing their quantum computing systems, pushing the field closer to practical applications.