Jacinta Bowler examines the boundary between progress and hype in quantum computing, including commercial incentives, public communication and the effect of AI competition. Guests Tara Roberson, Stela Todorovic of PsiQuantum Australia, Gideon Lichfield and Warwick Bowen of the University of Queensland discuss how to assess breakthrough claims.
In Computer Science and Quantum Physics
Jacinta Bowler explores Australia’s role in quantum computing, from CSIRAC and early digital computing to present efforts toward large quantum machines. Peter Thorne, Michelle Simmons and Robert Clark of UNSW, and Geoff Pryde of PsiQuantum Australia discuss the country’s research history and prospects.