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Quantum computing, once a sci-fi fantasy, is rapidly becoming a reality with transformative potential across cryptography, artificial intelligence (AI), drug discovery, and climate modeling. Momentum is surging as the U.S. government eyes a $2.7 billion funding bill to accelerate breakthroughs in quantum computing, sensing, and communications. The private sector is stepping up too - Google’s quantum chip, Willow, and Amazon’s Quantum Embark program are setting the pace for innovation.
With the quantum computing market projected to leap to $173 billion by 2040, according to a report by McKinsey, the tech promises to unlock trillions in value across healthcare, finance, and AI.