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The quantum revolution: Live at Founders Forum
Aug 22, 2023
Founders Forum conference panel discusses the promise of quantum computing. Topics include the state of the quantum industry, challenges in building reliable quantum computers, hybrid quantum-classical models, OQC's production-ready systems, race between startups and big tech, and government procurement in the quantum industry.
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- The goal of quantum computing is to increase scale and improve system reliability and error correction, aiming for a trillion quantum operation quantum computer by the end of the decade.
- Quantum computing has the potential to transform industries by solving intractable problems and reducing energy intensity, creating opportunities for both startups and big tech companies to dominate the industry.
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Timeline to a Robust Quantum Computer
Building a large, reliable quantum computer is a challenge, but improving consistently can lead to magical advancements. Despite the industry's current limitations, the goal is to increase scale, going from hundreds to millions of qubits, and improve system reliability and error correction. River Lane aims to process data from quantum computers in real-time to correct errors. They expect to have a trillion quantum operation quantum computer by the end of the decade.
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