Google aims to bring commercial quantum computing applications to market within the next five years. According to Hartmut Neven, head of Google Quantum AI, the company is focusing on materials science, drug discovery, and new energy alternatives where quantum computing can make a real-world impact.
Quantum computing has been in development for decades, with potential benefits in cybersecurity, finance, and healthcare by solving complex problems exponentially faster than traditional computers. However, progress remains uncertain, with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicting that practical quantum computing is still 20 years away.
Despite this skepticism, Google’s latest breakthroughs in quantum simulation suggest it’s making steady progress. This reinforces its goal of bringing quantum computing into real-world applications sooner than expected.
Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/google-bets-quantum-computing-aims-174102035.html