Industrial Opportunities May Exist for Quantum Computing Applications Yet

Despite research advances in the past few years, McKinsey’s research reports that quantum technologies remain nascent and have garnered less attention than more mature technologies. But despite these challenges, the study presents a number of plausible benefits that could be achieved if error rates can be reduced.

China’s Baidu Reveals Its First Quantum Computer, ‘Qianshi’

…Chinese search engine giant Baidu revealed its first quantum computer on Thursday and is ready to make it available to external users, joining the global race to apply the technology to practical uses… …The Baidu-developed quantum computer, dubbed “Qianshi,” has a 10-quantum-bit (qubit) processor, Baidu said in a statement. The Beijing-based company has also developed […]