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In recent months, quantum computing has focused sharply as one of the next borders of the technological sector. As the rise of artificial intelligence (ai) has caused the need for an advanced computational power, experts have increasingly promoted the amount as a potential solution.
Although technology is still evolving and its complete abilities are still unknown, it is impossible to ignore the fact that the quantum computing revolution is approaching. The only question is when it will come completely, an issue on which expert opinions remain mixed.
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Nvidia (NVDA) Jensen Huang recently predicted that practical quantum computer systems are at least 15-30 years away. Experts such as D-Wave Quantum Qbts CEO Dr. Alan Baratz quickly played this statement, arguing that his company's work in the quantum field makes Huang's hypothesis incorrect.
One of the most important names in the technological sector announced an important advance in quantum computing this week.
The world of quantum computing can be on the edge of another jump
In November 2024, Quantum Computing stocks arose when investor enthusiasm promoted the speculation that the technological sector had found its new growth market. However, from Huang's comments, this impulse has cooled as companies fit more typical commercial patterns.
However, the interest of investors in quantum computing may be about to increase again. Microsoft (MSFT) He has announced that one of his research teams has created a new quantum chip that states that he can revolutionize the field taking advantage of a new state of matter.
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Titled Majorana 1, this new chip is not yet available for sale, but according to the company, it can support the most powerful quantum computer systems in the world.
What is quantum computing? In essence, it is an advanced computer type that performs computational tasks and solves problems significantly faster than classic systems. This is achieved using quantum information bits known as qubits, allowing the machine to work at speeds that traditional computers cannot obtain.
According to Microsoft, Majorana 1 uses a “called topological superconductor, a material that is not a solid, liquid or gas, to produce construction blocks that can be climbed in a powerful quantum computer.”
The chip is driven by the first topological core of the industry, which Microsoft describes how to “incorporate resistance to errors at the hardware level, making it more stable.” In statement Run yesterday, Microsoft implied that he believes that the main drivers can do for quantum computer systems what the semiconductor did for smartphones and computers.
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While this new chip is not yet commercially available and the details about Microsoft's plans are still emerging, the news has generated a remarkable impulse for quantum computing. Companies like D-Wave, Quantum Computing Qubt and Rigetti Computing (Be) All were increasing on Thursday, significantly exceeding Microsoft's actions.
Ken Mahoney, CEO of Mahoney Asset Management, sees this development as a refutation against Huang's comments about “the future of quantum computing.”
Discussing Microsoft's progress, he points out: “Its objective is to build a quantum computer that can really be used and implemented by the end of this decade, so we are seeing something that is 5 years away, it is not something like 30 as Huang had said.
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While Mahoney states that his team believes in a “cautiously optimistic” approach when it comes to evaluating quantum computing, other experts consider that Microsoft's quantum advance gives it a clear advantage.
Microsoft's quantum advance also comes at risk
Joe Tigay, portfolio manager of the Rational Equity Armor Fund, predicts that Microsoft is intended for significant growth if its quantum computer technology takes off, stating that the combination of quantum technology, ai and cloud could allow it to dominate the industry.
Tigay also predicts that Microsoft's quantum edge could give him an advantage over Nvidia, noting that “data centers will need a quantum update in the future.”
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Microsoft's progress in the field of quantum computing could certainly help him increase in next year, this new innovation also represents the risk. However, although the power of quantum systems is undeniable, these machines could also break traditional encryption methods, such as the error correction code (ECC), a technique that is often used to control and correct transmission errors of data.
Marijus Briedis, CTO in Nordvpn, provided an additional context about the risks that can bring advances of quantum computing, declaring:
“The higher processing power of quantum computers could allow them to decipher the information that was previously considered safe, which represents a significant threat to personal privacy, corporate data and national security.”
As Microsoft Majorana 1 is still new, it is difficult to determine exactly how likely these types of problems are elapsed. The company has not yet provided any detail about how this type of risks could address.
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