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Quantum Computing Breakthroughs Expected by 2030: IBM, Google Lead

8/15/2025

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Google and IBM expect practical quantum computers by the decade's end, driven by advancements in error correction and qubit scalability.
IBM plans to increase qubits from under 200 to over a million; Google's Willow chip aims to reduce error rates.
Investment in quantum startups reached $2 billion in 2024, with the U.S. at the forefront.
Key challenges include developing robust software and ensuring fault tolerance in quantum systems.

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Story summary

Google and IBM expect practical quantum computers by the decade's end, driven by advancements in error correction and qubit scalability.
IBM plans to increase qubits from under 200 to over a million; Google's Willow chip aims to reduce error rates.
Investment in quantum startups reached $2 billion in 2024, with the U.S. at the forefront.
Key challenges include developing robust software and ensuring fault tolerance in quantum systems.