Quantum Computing Breakthrough

Yahoo Finance reports that “Google has developed a quantum computer that instantly makes calculations that would take the best existing supercomputers 47 years….  Proponents of quantum computers say the technology, which relies on the peculiar states of quantum physics, can create hugely powerful machines able to battle climate change and create breakthrough drugs.  However, they also threaten to undermine today’s encryption systems, making them a national security priority.”  Supercomputer makes calculations in blink of an eye that take rivals 47 years (yahoo.com)

Question1:  Do you think this is the wave of the future for technology?

Question 2:  What good can Quantum Computing Do?  What can we do to protect us from harm?

Pradeep Ganguly