
About this episode
For some types of problems quantum computers can work exponentially faster than other types of supercomputers, but significant challenges remain to building useful quantum machines.
We hear from one of the key players in the field and learn about his efforts to do so in the latest installment of our oral history project.
We Meet:
Google Quantum AI Lab Founder Hartmut Neven
Credits:
This episode of SHIFT was produced by Jennifer Strong with help from Emma Cillekens. It was mixed by Garret Lang, with original music from him and Jacob Gorski. Art by Anthony Green.
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