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Google's Willow Chip: Quantum Breakthrough

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-11T11:24:56.352716+05:30

- Google unveils Willow, a 100-qubit quantum chip, achieving exponential error reduction and solving a 30-year challenge in quantum error correction. - Willow performed a standard computation in under 5 minutes, which would take a supercomputer 10 septillion years, marking a significant leap in quantum computing. - Reactions vary on Willow's impact on Bitcoin security, with experts suggesting quantum-resistant algorithms as a future safeguard. Source: [Fortune India](https://www.fortuneindia.com/technology/explained-what-is-googles-willow-and-can-it-crack-bitcoin/119495)

Google unveils Willow, a 100-qubit quantum chip, achieving exponential error reduction and solving a 30-year challenge in quantum error correction.
Willow performed a standard computation in under 5 minutes, which would take a supercomputer 10 septillion years, marking a significant leap in quantum computing.
Reactions vary on Willow's impact on Bitcoin security, with experts suggesting quantum-resistant algorithms as a future safeguard.

Source: Fortune India