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IBM quantum computer performs task beyond classical simulation limits
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Fusion42 · 11 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
IBM and University of Chicago researchers demonstrated a quantum computer performing a computation beyond classical simulation limits, using 70 logical qubits with error correction and completing the task in 15 minutes.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Quantum Computing, and 2 sources have reported it between 31 Jul 2026 and 11 Aug 2026.
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You must prioritise verification in quantum computing to prove trustworthy outputs as raw performance gains no longer suffice. This gives you a way to unlock market trust and edge in practical quantum applications.
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2 sources · first reported 31 Jul 2026 · latest 11 Aug 2026
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