Google has unveiled a new chip that it claims can solve a problem in just five minutes that would currently take the world’s fastest supercomputers ten septillions – or 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years to complete.

The chip is the latest development in a field known as quantum computing, which is trying to use the principles of particle physics to create a new type of extremely powerful computer.

Google says its new quantum chip, dubbed “Willow,” includes major advances and paves the way for a useful, large-scale quantum computer.

Experts say Willow is, for now, a largely experimental device, meaning a quantum computer powerful enough to solve a wide range of real-world problems is still years – and billions of dollars – away.

Google’s Willow chip is a testament to the rapid progress being made in the field of quantum computing. By demonstrating significant advances in error correction and computational power, Willow brings us closer to a future where quantum computers can revolutionize science, technology, and society. While challenges remain, the potential impact of this groundbreaking technology is tremendous.