[…] In a parallel stride towards harnessing quantum computing’s untapped potential, Google Quantum AI, in partnership with Google.org, XPRIZE, and GESDA, announced the XPRIZE Quantum Applications competition. This $5 million global challenge invites innovators to demonstrate quantum computing’s practical applications, aiming to accelerate the development of quantum technologies and their real-world applications. Google’s initiative focuses on building error-corrected quantum computers and fostering the development of useful quantum computing applications, a move poised to revolutionize various sectors by solving complex problems hitherto deemed intractable. Details about the competition and its objectives can be found on PYMNTS. […]