Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

Extension_Bat_4945 t1_j1nrzrc wrote

Reply to comment by nagareteku in An IBM Quantum Computer Will Soon Pass the 1,000-Qubit Mark by giuliomagnifico

What I do wonder tho is, how will all these investment return itself? I can’t imagine a good business case for now…

1

danielravennest t1_j1qusz1 wrote

Quantum computers have the potential to solve certain kinds of problems faster than regular computers. IBM is a computer company, so they are investing in quantum computer research. Sometimes research doesn't pay off, but you never make progress unless you try.

1

Extension_Bat_4945 t1_j1rgsml wrote

I get that, but normally companies mostly invest in technology/research that will profit in the future. And I’m sceptical quantum computing can return the investment, as I don’t see a business model yet and the investment has been huge.

1