A Sneak Peek into the Future: Google‘s Willow Chip Shows Promise for Practical Quantum Computing
Google has unveiled Willow, its latest quantum chip, inching the world closer to a future where quantum computers tackle real-world problems. While not a cure-all solution, Willow represents a significant leap forward in the field of quantum computing. At its core lies a groundbreaking achievement: overperformance against all classical computers in specific standardized tests.**
Although not publicly boasting "quantum supremacy," as it did with its predecessor Sycamore, Google avoids such claims, choosing instead to frame Sycamore’s success in its own right, focusing on Willow achieving "beyond classical computation"—a statement revised due to past "quantum supremacy" controversy.
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What are the potential limitations of the Willow chip, and what challenges remain in realizing the full potential of quantum computing?[[1](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/google-willow-quantum-chip)]
**Interviewer:** Dr. Alex Reed, Google’s new Willow chip is generating a lot of buzz. They’re calling it a leap forward in practical quantum computing, but some people are skeptical. What are your thoughts? Is this just hype, or are we really on the cusp of a quantum revolution?
