IBM's Jerry Chow explains the next phase of quantum computing

Decoder with Nilay Patel

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Technology, Business

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🗓️ 5 December 2023

⏱️ 59 minutes

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IBM made some announcements this week about its plans for the next ten years of quantum computing: there are new chips, new computers, and new APIs. Quantum computers could in theory entirely revolutionize the way we think of computers… if, that is, someone can build one that’s actually useful. Jerry Chow, director of quantum systems at IBM, explains to Decoder just how close the field is to actual utility. Links: What is a Qubit? | Microsoft Azure IBM Quantum Summit 2023 The Wired Guide to Quantum Computing IBM Makes Quantum Computing Available on IBM Cloud to Accelerate Innovation (2016) Multiple Patterning - Semiconductor Engineering IBM Quantum Roadmap (2023) That viral LK-99 ‘superconductor’ isn’t a superconductor after all - The Verge NIST to Standardize Encryption Algorithms That Can Resist Attack by Quantum Computers Transcript: https://www.theverge.com/e/23752312 Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Today’s episode was produced by Kate Cox and Nick Statt and was edited by Callie Wright. The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Our Editorial Director is Brooke Minters and our Executive Producer is Eleanor Donovan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:28.2	Decoder is my show about big ideas and other problems.
1:31.8	Today I'm talking to Jerry Chow. He's the director of Quantum Systems at
1:35.3	IBM, meaning he's trying to build the future one cubit at a time. IBM made some announcements
1:40.8	this week about its plans for the next 10 years of quantum computing.
1:44.6	There are new chips, new computers, and new APIs on that road map.
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