Quantum expert responds to Economist: clarifying misconceptions and setting realistic expectations
whurley · x · 2026-08-02
whurley responds to The Economist's quantum computing article, emphasizing that quantum computers don't 'try every answer at once' and their advantages lie mainly in cryptanalysis and quantum simulation, calling for realistic industry expectations.
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