The Interview: Nu Quantum CEO on how quantum computing could solve nature’s problems
Summary
Times Tech hosts Carmen Palacios Berero, CEO of New Quantum, to explain quantum computing’s potential to simulate complex chemical and biological processes. The discussion covers New Quantum’s focus on scaling out quantum processors via networking, the timeline for commercial applications like ammonia production, and the interplay between quantum and AI workloads. Palacios also addresses geopolitical dynamics, noting China’s significant state-funded lead in quantum technology, while distinguishing the manageable cybersecurity risks of "Q-Day" from broader societal unknowns.
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