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World's Largest Probabilistic Computer Uses Noise for Calculations

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

A new probabilistic computer with 1,000 p-bits has been built, using thermal noise to perform calculations. The system, developed by researchers, can solve problems like integer factorization and optimization faster than conventional computers. It represents a step toward practical probabilistic computing, which could be more efficient for certain tasks.

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While impressive in scale, the p-computer remains a research prototype with limited real-world applications, and its advantage over quantum or classical systems is still unproven.
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