When will quantum computing deliver on its promise?

By Katia Riddle

Published December 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM EST

Governments and tech companies continue to pour money into quantum technology in the hopes of building a supercomputer that can work at speeds we can't yet fathom to solve big problems.

Katia Riddle

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