NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has raised expectations for quantum computing, predicting it will solve real-world problems within the next few years.
On Wednesday, CNBC reported that Huang, speaking at the GTC developer conference in Paris, emphasized the imminent breakthrough in quantum computing. Huang stated that it will soon be able to reach a point where we can tackle genuinely significant issues.
Quantum computing, a next-generation technology, promises to solve complex problems beyond the reach of traditional computers. Instead of the traditional binary bits, it leverages quantum bits (qubits) that can exist in states between 0 and 1 to offer unprecedented computational power. This advancement could revolutionize fields such as medicine, scientific research, and finance.
Huang noted that quantum computing is entering a practical phase, with a particularly robust ecosystem emerging in Europe. He highlighted NVIDIA’s collaboration with Pasqal, a French quantum startup, as an example of this progress.
Huang’s optimistic outlook marks a shift from his statement last year, when he suggested quantum computing might take 15 to 20 years to become practical. That earlier comment had triggered a stock price drop for quantum computing firms like Rigetti, IonQ, and D-Wave Quantum. Huang recently acknowledged that his previous remarks were overinterpreted, expressing surprise at the market’s reaction.
NVIDIA isn’t alone in pushing quantum boundaries. Last year, Google unveiled its latest quantum chip, Willow, claiming a significant breakthrough in error correction technology, which is crucial for protecting quantum information.