Google's quantum computing chip, Willow, is capable of performing calculations at incredible speeds and rapidly fixing errors.
The team was able to exponentially decrease error rates by using recent advancements in quantum error correction, a key challenge in quantum computing.
Willow is a significant step towards Google's goal of creating a practical and useful quantum computer for various applications, including medicine discovery and energy design.
The development of quantum computing raises concerns about the security of encryption in the crypto sector, and the need for quantum-resistant encryption techniques, such as lattice-based encryption.