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International Business Times
International Business Times
Technology
Merin Rebecca Thomas

Amazon Says Commercially Useful Quantum Computers Are Moving Closer To Becoming a Reality

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Quantum computing remains one of the technology sector's most closely watched fields, with major companies investing heavily in research aimed at solving complex problems beyond the capabilities of conventional computers.

Amazon has now offered its clearest public timeline yet on when the technology could begin delivering practical business applications. Peter DeSantis, who leads the company's organization focused on artificial intelligence models, semiconductor development and quantum computing, said commercially useful quantum systems could begin emerging within the next five to seven years.

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