Google aims to release commercial quantum computing applications within five years, Google's head of quantum told Reuters on Wednesday, in a challenge to Nvidia's predictions of a 20-year wait.

Google's head of quantum thinks we could get real-world applications of quantum computing in just five years, while Nvidia claims it's more like 20.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

An analog-digital approach to quantum simulation could lay the foundations for the next generation of supercomputers to finally outpace their classical predecessors.

Google aims to introduce commercial quantum computing applications within five years, with progress already making significant strides. Nvidia's CEO,

Google pushes for real-world quantum computing applications by 2030, while Nvidia's CEO sees a much longer timeline

On the heels of some big quantum computing advances in 2024, at least one company is telling businesses to get “quantum ready” this year.

Quantum computing has been an up-and-down investment theme over the past few months. The rage kicked off when Alphabet ( GOOG 1.16%) ( GOOGL 1.13%) announced a breakthrough with its Willow quantum computing chip, and any stock associated with quantum computing rose on the news of the announcement.

The dream-come-true scenario of the existence of quantum computers transforming our day-to-day lives is a nightmare scenario from the cybersecurity perspective.