Finshots Daily A breakthrough that might break the internet
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Nov 6, 2025 A groundbreaking quantum chip named Willow is paving the way for a new era in computing. The host discusses how hackers are hoarding encrypted data in anticipation of future quantum breakthroughs. Google's chip has shown to perform simulations 13,000 times faster than traditional supercomputers. The discussion also highlights the potential risks to current encryption methods, particularly RSA, due to Shor's algorithm. Additionally, efforts for post-quantum cryptography are underway, as the world braces for the implications of Q-Day.
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Hidden Data Hoarding Risk
- The host warns hackers may be hoarding encrypted personal data now because future quantum attacks could decrypt it later.
- Google’s recent Willow result intensifies that risk by showing practical quantum progress sooner than expected.
Quantum Advantage Proven By Willow
- Google ran Quantum Ecos on the Willow chip and achieved a verifiable quantum advantage, performing simulations 13,000 times faster than the best supercomputer.
- The experiment produced reproducible and more reliable results, moving quantum computing toward real-world potential.
Why Quantum Beats Classical For Simulations
- Quantum computers exploit superposition and qubits to process many possibilities at once, enabling complex simulations and optimizations classical machines struggle with.
- This makes them especially suited for chemistry, materials and optimization tasks unreachable for today's supercomputers.