Google's new quantum chip, Willow, solves complex problems in minutes, outpacing classical supercomputers by billions of years.

Google has unveiled a new quantum computing chip called Willow, which can solve a complex computational problem in just five minutes, a task that would take a classical supercomputer over 10 septillion years. The Willow chip, with 105 qubits, has achieved significant advancements in error correction, making it a key step towards practical quantum computing. While currently without commercial applications, Google believes quantum technology could revolutionize fields like medicine, battery chemistry, and artificial intelligence.

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