Google has made a significant advancement in the field of quantum computing and proudly presents a new chip named "Willow," which operates at nearly unimaginable speed. According to the tech giant, this chip can perform a standardized test in under five minutes—a calculation that would take one of the fastest supercomputers of today about 10 septillion years. To put this in perspective, this duration far exceeds the existence of the universe. The impressive results presented by Google support theories that quantum computing could tap into a multitude of parallel universes. The "Willow" chip features 105 so-called "qubits," considered the fundamental building blocks of quantum-based machines.

While extremely fast, they are also highly susceptible to errors caused by the smallest influences, such as passing subatomic particles. Google now announces it has found a method to significantly increase the reliability of these qubits and correct errors in real-time. This represents a huge step towards a practical quantum computer. The company hopes that such devices will one day enable immense advancements in fields like artificial intelligence and medicine. " The innovative chip is being developed in a custom-built facility in Santa Barbara, California.

While competing companies are focusing on developing chips with more qubits, Google emphasizes that improving reliability is essential for a functional system.