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A chip from Google's Sycamore quantum computer

Quantum computers proved to have ‘quantum advantage’ on some tasks

9 June 2022

Not only do quantum computers have the edge over classical computers on some tasks, but they are also exponentially faster, according to a new mathematical proof
Quantum data link established between two distant Chinese cities

Quantum data link established between two distant Chinese cities

21 June 2021

A secure quantum link has been created between two Chinese cities, allowing researchers to send entangled photons more than 500 kilometres using a relay hub in the middle that doesn't need to be trusted

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