SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 21, 2025Scientific American

Quantum Computer Makes Random-Number Breakthrough

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Researchers demonstrated a quantum computer's ability to generate certified random numbers for enhanced online security. The system, using 56 qubits, produced random outputs faster than classical computers could mimic, with supercomputers verifying the results to ensure true randomness for potential use in encryption and other applications.

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