The Promise of Quantum Computing

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In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma joins host Mary Long to discuss:

  • The complex problems that quantum computers could solve.

  • How healthcare and logistics companies benefit from ultra-fast processing.

  • The small players and hyperscalers building the future of quantum.

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Ricky Mulvey: I'm Ricky Mulvey, and that's Motley Fool senior analyst Asit Sharma. On today's show, Asit joins my colleague Mary Long to dive into the quantum realm. They discuss the questions and potential of quantum computing, what investors need to know about this technology and why Quantum's future may come sooner than you think.

Mary Long: We talked a lot about and hear a lot about artificial intelligence these days, but there's another technology in far earlier stages of development that some think has the potential to make the hype around AI look like child's play. To others, it's the stuff of science fiction. That technology, the stuff in question, is quantum computing. Lucky for us, today we got a resident quantum industry, extraordinary Asit Sharma, who is kind enough to travel through time, space, and many other dimensions to join us and help to mystify this ever complex topic. Asit, thanks for being here.

Asit Sharma: Hey, Mary, how are you doing? I just flew in from the quantum realm, and boy, are my arms tired?

Mary Long: I'm so glad for you to tell us more about this quantum realm, explain what it's like for the folks back home. Let's maybe start there, Asit. We won't touch on the realm quite yet, because well, despite the fact that you just came from it, we don't fully know exactly what it looks like. For those unfamiliar with quantum, but only heard about it, what is the promise of this technology? What is the promise of quantum computing?