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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Microsoft Claims Major Breakthrough With New Quantum Chip
Caption: Microsoft Claims Major Breakthrough With New Quantum Chip. Microsoft says its latest quantum computing chip is 1,000 times more reliable than its predecessor, marking a significant step toward practical quantum computers. The company says the new Majorana 2 chip can keep its quantum bits, or qubits, stable for around 20 seconds, compared with just milliseconds on the previous version. Qubits are the building blocks of quantum computers and have the potential to solve problems that are beyond the reach of today’s most powerful machines. Microsoft believes the improvement could help it develop a commercially useful quantum computer by 2029. However, major challenges remain. The current chip contains just 12 qubits, while experts estimate millions would be needed for large-scale commercial applications. The announcement comes as technology companies around the world race to develop quantum computing, a field that could transform industries ranging from medicine to cybersecurity. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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