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The ultimate goal is miniaturization: integrating quantum processors as co-processors just like GPUs or TPUs. Once feasible at room temperature, quantum chips could exponentially accelerate AI development, materials design, and beyond, transforming computing as we know it.
Photonic Computing: The Light-Speed Promise
An exciting emerging area is photonic computing—computing based on light rather than electrons. Recent breakthroughs suggest this could push energy efficiency and processing speeds by orders of magnitude. Because photons generate far less heat and can operate at terahertz frequencies, photonic chips could dwarf current silicon-based tech.