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Google has reached quantum supremacy – here's what it should do next

26 September 2019

Google's quantum computer can outpace supercomputers at a useless calculation, but there are still plenty of hurdles left before the technology hits the big time
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Google claims it has finally reached quantum supremacy

23 September 2019

Has Google achieved quantum supremacy? The firm says its quantum chip can perform a calculation that is practically impossible for our best supercomputer

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