Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet and Google, addressed the World Governments Summit via video call, discussing the practical applications of quantum computing technology in the next 5-10 years. Reflecting on the current developments in quantum computing, he drew parallels to the emergence of AI in the 2010s, noting Google’s advancements through its Google Brain division over the past decade.
Previously unveiling the 105-qubit quantum chip Willow, Google has showcased its ability to rapidly process complex problems that previously took significant time. This has reignited interest in quantum computing, with even Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, acknowledging the potential benefits albeit suggesting a timeline closer to 20 years.
Source: Bloomberg
TLDR: Sundar Pichai foresees quantum computing making practical strides in the next decade, drawing parallels to AI development in the 2010s, as Google continues to advance in the field with quantum chips like Willow.
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