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Microsoft’s quantum chip got an upgrade. Critics are still skeptical

Microsoft unveiled an upgraded quantum chip designed to address persistent error problems in quantum computing by leveraging topological mathematics. Despite the advance, critics remain skeptical about the chip's ability to deliver reliable, large-scale quantum computation.

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Error woes that plague quantum computers may be solved by using the math of topology

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