Quantum Computing: Quantum computing leverages quantum mechanics—superposition and entanglement—to process information exponentially faster than classical computers for specific problems. While still in early stages, prototypes from IBM, Google, and others demonstrate “quantum advantage” in niche tasks. Future applications include drug discovery by simulating molecular interactions, optimizing global logistics, breaking current encryption (and creating quantum-safe alternatives), and accelerating AI training. Challenges remain in error correction, qubit stability, and scalability. Yet governments and corporations invest billions, anticipating breakthroughs within a decade. Quantum computing won’t replace everyday devices but will serve as a co-processor for complex scientific and industrial challenges. Its success could unlock new materials, clean energy solutions, and fundamental physics insights, marking a paradigm shift comparable to the invention of the transistor.
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