Error correction quietly became the real quantum race
Qubit counts make the headlines, but the labs pulling ahead are the ones that can keep a logical qubit alive long enough to be useful.
Senior Editor, Silicon
Lina Harar
Lina has covered semiconductor manufacturing for a decade and reads foundry roadmaps for fun. They lead Xenvora's hardware desk.
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