封面图 | AI配图 量子计算正在成为全球竞逐的下一个技术制高点。科技巨头对于量子技术的投资也有升温趋势。 当地时间4月28日，IBM宣布未来五年将投资1500亿美元研发制造费用，其中300亿美元将用于推动量子计算机等的制造。 IBM公司CEO阿尔温德·克里希纳（Arvind Krishna）在一份声明中表示，这项投资承诺将确保IBM先进计算和人工智能中心的领先地位。IBM还 称，该公司运营着全球最大的量子计算机系统群"。 IBM的最新举措反映了美国科技巨头在量子计算领域投入的决心。就在同一天，微软总裁布拉德·史密斯（Brad Smith）呼吁政府优先考虑对量子 研究的资金拨款，并强调美国在研制可运行的量子计算机的竞赛中不能落后于中国。 本文字数：1896，阅读时长大约3分钟 导读 ：虽然大多数人认为美国仍然能够在该领域保持领先地位，但中国可能已经与美国并驾齐驱。 作者 | 第一财经 钱童心 去年，谷歌也发布了量子芯片Willow，该公司声称这款新设备是一个"里程碑"，因为它能够在五分钟内实现纠错，并解决一道数学题，而这在传统 计算机上要花费比宇宙年龄更长的时间。 芯片巨头英伟达也在押注量子技术。英伟达创始人 ...

Group 1 - Quantum computing is emerging as the next technological battleground, with significant investments from tech giants like IBM and Microsoft [1][3] - IBM announced a $150 billion investment over five years, with $30 billion allocated specifically for quantum computing [1][3] - Microsoft emphasized the need for increased government funding for quantum research and highlighted the competitive landscape with China [3][4] Group 2 - China is currently leading in quantum technology, with the successful development of a 105-qubit superconducting quantum computing prototype, "Zuchongzhi 3," which outperforms the fastest supercomputers by a factor of 10 trillion [3][4] - Microsoft and other tech companies are actively seeking to commercialize quantum computing, with Microsoft’s Majorana chip featuring 8 qubits and a goal of achieving at least 1 million qubits [4] - Nvidia is also investing in quantum technology by establishing a quantum research center in Boston, collaborating with leading universities and quantum companies [5][6] Group 3 - Despite the potential of quantum computing, most companies in the sector are not yet profitable and are exploring commercialization strategies [6][7] - Experts believe that quantum computing technology is still far from realizing its full potential, with predictions suggesting it may take decades to achieve practical applications [6][7] - Concerns have been raised about exaggerated claims regarding the capabilities of current quantum computing technologies, which may mislead the public and investors [7]