SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 2, 2026BBC News

Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor

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Microsoft's new Majorana 2 quantum chip keeps qubits stable for 20 seconds versus milliseconds for its predecessor — making it 1,000 times more reliable. Microsoft claims a commercially useful quantum computer is achievable by 2029, though experts remain cautious and the supporting paper hasn't yet been peer-reviewed.

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