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Is this a scam? I'm not asking rhetorically I actually don't understand what this thing does or who its for
by snapcaster 3y ago
Is this a scam? I'm not asking rhetorically I actually don't understand what this thing does or who its for
- version_five 3y agoI've been hearing a few apparently earnest mentions of using quantum computers for actual application in the last bit. I think that's BS, correct? There is no demonstrated thing that current quantum computers are better at, save for possibly a contrived problem? Am I missing some advance?
- Yoric 3y agoIt's still very much a research problem, yes.
- staunton 3y agoI believe you're right. This product seems to be aimed at education. I.e., people/companies who want to play around with something resembling a quantum computer in order to learn how they might one day be useful to them. Maybe buying one also helps build an image of innovation and scientific prowess.
- klyrs 3y agoThey claim to have 2 or 3 qubits, depending on the model. Notwithstanding the people howling about Shor's and whatnot in this thread, the claims about its capabilities are entirely underwhelming.
- stubish 3y agoI can't tell if you are talking about these particular devices or quantum computing in general. Lots of research, lots of money, but still very limited use cases. This is exactly the sort of device you might need to purchase with that research money though.