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Japan's NEC Halts Quantum Computer Project After Decades Of Research
Japan's NEC Halts Quantum Computer Project After Decades Of Research
NEC has ended its effort to develop a working quantum computer, reportedly deciding that the project would take too long to deliver an acceptable return on investment, according to a new report by Nikkei.
The move represents a significant change in direction for a company that has been involved in quantum computing research for more than three decades.
NEC was among the earliest companies to pursue the technology, beginning its research in the 1990s and achieving a major breakthrough in 1999 with...
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