Only popular science articles and marketing shticks discuss “imminent quantum computers” in the sense of a commercially viable machine that displaces existing classical computers. Quantum computers exist. They can solve real-world problems, like simulating molecules. They don’t, however, outperform your cell phone in any “practical”/“real-world” problem.
Google’s supremacy result is an indicator of progress, not an indicator of practicality or “advantage”. Google knows this, and hasn’t claimed anything more.
The supremacy result should be viewed only for its scientific meaning and merit and nothing more.
Google’s supremacy result is an indicator of progress, not an indicator of practicality or “advantage”. Google knows this, and hasn’t claimed anything more.
The supremacy result should be viewed only for its scientific meaning and merit and nothing more.