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What is quantum computing and how does it work?

In classical computing, information is stored in bits. Each bit is either one or zero. Quantum computing uses quantum bits, or qubits, which can be zero, one, or some value in between.

If you’re thinking this sounds like something from the Marvel Multiverse, you’re not alone. Whenever a company proposes a quantum computing breakthrough, such as Alphabet’s Willow chip, the million-dollar question is: “What could it be used for?”

Will we see faster laptops, faster smartphones, or can quantum computing be used for artificial intelligence applications? Can we say “Please open the pod door, HAL?” to a quantum computer?

Proponents of quantum computing claim it will be able to solve problems that current computers cannot. The theory is that quantum computers will be able to process larger amounts of data, leading to potential breakthroughs in fields such as medicine, science and finance.

Alphabet shares soared 6% on Tuesday, but is the enthusiasm unfounded? After all, if quantum computing has no real-world uses today, the solution won’t solve the problem, let alone commercialize it.

Simply put, quantum computing needs to have a purpose. It requires a “ChatGPT moment” like One analyst told CNBC how people can leverage the technology, such as chatbots, to give the world a practical taste of artificial intelligence.