How Google’s Willow Chip Transforms Quantum Computing

Google has announced a significant advancement in quantum computing with its new chip, Willow. This chip can solve complex problems in under five minutes—a task that would take classical supercomputers approximately 10 septillion years. Willow comprises 105 qubits and effectively reduces error rates as the number of qubits increases, a longstanding challenge in the field. This breakthrough brings practical quantum computing closer to reality, with potential applications in areas such as artificial intelligence, medicine, and energy. Following the announcement, Alphabet’s shares rose by about 5%, reflecting investor confidence in the technology’s future impact.

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