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Quantum computer completes verified task beyond practical reach of classical simulations

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Quantum computer completes verified task beyond practical reach of classical simulations

IBM and researchers from the University of Chicago announced a demonstration in quantum computing that meets the fundamental criteria for "quantum advantage" - the point where quantum computers can be confirmed to have outperformed classical computers on trusted computations.

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