TOKYO -- A recent breakthrough in quantum computing by Google has put a spotlight on the global competition to harness a technology that has the potential to upend foundations of today's digital world, including algorithms that play a crucial role in keeping data secure.
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Google quantum computer opens door to next US-China battle
A billion times faster, milestone brings transformative technology closer to reality
Quantum computers, like Google's Sycamore system, may eventually be able to break data encryption methods that standard computers cannot. (Photo courtesy of Google/NASA)
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