Policy · 2h ago
Quantum Computers Still Useless, But Trump Promises Breakthrough by 2028
No quantum computer has yet performed a single useful task, as existing machines are too small and error-prone. Despite this, Trump's science adviser promises a powerful quantum computer for scientific discovery by 2028. The new executive order aims to accelerate development, but experts remain skeptical about near-term viability.
Meridian48 take
The 2028 promise is ambitious but ignores fundamental physics and engineering hurdles that have stymied progress for decades.
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