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Meet Willow, Google’s new quantum computing chip

Meet Willow, Google’s new quantum computing chip

Update: 2024-12-13
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Google promises its new “Willow” chip — unveiled this week as the latest update in the field of quantum computers — might someday revolutionize everything from drug discoveries to artificial intelligence. A technology reporter explains what quantum computing is, and why the arms race is on, even though practical uses are still years away.

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Meet Willow, Google’s new quantum computing chip

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