Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

IBM challenged that the 2019 case could be handled by a supercomputer [1].

The main issue is that these algorithms where today's early quantum computers have an advantage were specifically designed to be demonstration problems. All of the tasks that people previously wanted a quantum computer to do are still impractical with today's hardware.

[1] https://www.quantamagazine.org/google-and-ibm-clash-over-qua...



Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: