The idea that quantum computers will transform business and usher in a new era of unprecedented computing power is increasingly making its way into executive pitches as a marker of forward-thinking and innovation, with the technology often touted as the new must-have that could deliver a competitive edge.
But for many scientists working in the field, the keen interest that investors and CIOs are taking in quantum computing is a double-edged sword. While quantum computers eventually need to move out of labs and into businesses, the technology’s commercialisation might be happening too soon, they warn, running the risk of relegating quantum computing to the much-dreaded ‘over-hyped’ category, along with virtual reality, blockchain or NFTs.
Quantum computing is just getting going. But the hype could bring everything crashing down | ZDNet
