Google attained in October 2019 a breakthrough by creating a quantum computer, which could surpass the abilities of the existing ones. These computers can help solve in minutes some issues, such as modelling complex chemical processes that can take conventional computers years to crack. Google researchers are hopeful that within a few years to come, a quantum computer will fuel advancements in fields like chemistry, material science, and artificial intelligence.
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