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IBM quantum computer solves intractable problem in 15 minutes

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1 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

IBM and University of Chicago researchers demonstrated quantum advantage by solving a computationally intractable problem in 15 minutes with error-corrected logical qubits, establishing verified quantum computation beyond classical reach.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Quantum Computing.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Quantum computing just crossed a key trust milestone, making your early enterprise drug discovery or optimisation startup's mission more achievable with real machines. IBM's move forces you to start mapping out quantum integration before competitors claim that edge.

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