Oxford physicist says quantum computing is overhyped scam

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Oxford physicist says quantum computing is overhyped scam
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Oxford physicist says quantum computing is overhyped scam

Greedy physicists have exaggerated progress, he claims

In an article full of controversial claims about the quantum computing field, Oxford physicist Dr Nikita Gourianov argues that people are over-optimistic about the technology's prospects and that r...

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