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Notable progress has been made in quantum technologies, with companies like Google announcing advancements in their qubit systems. However, Dr. Gilbert identified a distinction between quantum computing and quantum communication/sensing, stating that the latter often requires fewer qubits to achieve significant advantages. He referenced a recent paper discussing the "noisy intermediate scale quantum" (NISQ) technology that lies between classical and full-fledged quantum capabilities, highlighting an era ripe for exploration.