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The competitive geopolitical landscape between the U.S. and China also exacerbates the hype surrounding this technology. Both nations are investing heavily in the promise of quantum advancements, prompting fears that one might gain a significant technological edge over the other.
Skepticism from the Academic Community
Notably, there are respected voices within the academic community expressing skepticism about the feasibility and substantial value of quantum computing. Some mathematicians argue that as the number of qubits grows, the complexities become insurmountable, rendering effective quantum computing impractical—even in theory. Despite this, a significant portion of the research community remains optimistic, driven by years of investment and belief in potential breakthroughs.