Downer: Quantum – Are We There Yet? No.

…About the only thing really agreed upon was quantum computing remains very young and that there has been a tremendous amount of hype surrounding it…

Even the moderator was tough – Sven Karlsson of the Technical University of Denmark said, “We’re here to discuss quantum computing and discuss its application for acceleration for HPC. And you’ve probably also noticed the question mark at the end here, right, so we are going to have an honest discussion about this. I’m a Swede and Swedes are quite direct.”

…Everyone agreed the hype around quantum computing is likely creating unrealistic expectations. Then again, hype around any new technology isn’t a new thing. Hoefler suggested a Quantum Bubble could burst…

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