Google also released a video[1] describing their joint investment in a D-Wave "quantum computer" (given the debates I've left it in quotes) with NASA. It talks

Google also released a video[1] describing their joint investment in a D-Wave "quantum computer" (given the debates I've left it in quotes) with NASA. It talks about some cool potential applications and attempts to break down the very basics. What I'm wondering is if the investments into quantum computing by Google is merely them sinking left over R&D cash or if they believe that powerful quantum computers can be achieved relatively soon? 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMdHDHEuOUE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMdHDHEuOUE