Google’s Willow quantum chip achieved a milestone by performing a computation in under five minutes, which would take a supercomputer ten trillion years. Google acknowledges that the Random Circuit Sampling benchmark lacks real-world applications but claims the chip's ability to handle quantum errors represents a breakthrough.

Alphabet shares soared on quantum computing breakthrough with its Willow chip, gaining 6.3%. Analysts see long-term potential despite hurdles ahead.

G oogle announced a groundbreaking achievement in quantum computing with its new chip, 'Willow', which can complete computations in minutes that would take conventional supercompu

Google shares rose on Tuesday after the company's unveiling of "Willow," its latest quantum computing chip. When quantum computing matures, it is expected to be useful for large-scale simulations and code breaking, but that may not be possible for years or decades.

The stock jumped a day after the company unveiled its Willow chip, and as one Wall Street analyst named it a top stock pick heading into 2025.

Google says their researchers developed a new chip, "Willow," they say overcomes a main hurdle in quantum computing.

Google captivated the tech world Monday with Willow, a new quantum chip that outperformed even the world’s best supercomputer on an advanced test, and experts say this week’s revelations are just the start of a new phase of cutting-edge computing.