Why It’s Interesting
Computational power, in both humans and machines, is a key ingredient to solving problems and making decisions. Google’s claim is a game changer if not disproved
Much like the advancements in artificial intelligence, there’s a lot of debate about what constitutes a real breakthrough
The world’s biggest tech companies are racing to develop a quantum computer that passes the scrutiny of academics
“the scientific achievement is huge, assuming it stands, and I’m guessing it will” says Scott Aaronson, a theoretical computer scientist at the University of Texas at Austin.