Right now, quantum computers are small and error-prone compared to where they’ll likely be in a few years. Even within those limitations, however, there have been regular claims that the hardware can ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. For computer scientists, solving problems is a bit like mountaineering. First they must choose a problem to solve—akin to identifying a ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms have become integral to our modern lives, influencing everything from online ads to recommendations on streaming platforms. While they may not be inherently ...