Microsoft Unveils New Quantum Chip, Faces Questions on Practicality
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- Microsoft has unveiled a new quantum chip, the Majorana 2, amid ongoing criticism of its quantum program.
- The BBC's Zoe Kleinman interviews Microsoft's EVP for Quantum about the chip's potential and timeline for practical quantum computing.
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Microsoft's quantum programme has faced criticism for over a year. The company is now unveiling a new quantum chip, the Majorana 2.
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Microsoft unveils a new quantum chip. It's a big moment for the company, as its quantum programme has faced criticism. Is the tech giant's strategy finally paying off? And when will this chip deliver practical quantum computing? The BBC's Technology Editor, Zoe Kleinman, interviews Microsoft's executive vice president for quantum. Also this week: what new tech can soccer fans expect at the World Cup? Shiona McCallum reports from FIFA headquarters in Switzerland. And a leading critic of AI hype returns to Tech Life. Presenter: Chris Vallance Producer: Tom Quinn (Photo: A hand is seen holding the new Majorana 2 quantum chip from Microsoft. The chip is gold-coloured. It is so large that it is the same size as the hand. Credit: Microsoft)
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أسئلة مفتوحة
- When will this chip deliver practical quantum computing?
- Is Microsoft's quantum strategy finally paying off?
- What new tech can soccer fans expect at the World Cup?
