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Key Points
Quantum computing is gaining traction, with big tech companies like Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) leading investments in the field. Alphabet debuted its Willow quantum computing chip in December 2024, showcasing a computation that would take supercomputers 10 septillion years, achieving a 99.8% two-qubit gate fidelity. Microsoft is also advancing with its Majorana 1 chip, aiming for precision in qubit control.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a pure-play quantum computing firm, has established partnerships with the U.S. Air Force Research Lab and employs a trapped-ion approach to achieve a 99.9% two-qubit gate fidelity. IonQ’s technology operates at room temperature, a potential advantage for large-scale deployment. Despite being far from generating substantial revenue, its unique methods could present a high-risk, high-reward investment opportunity.
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