Quantum Computing’s Test of Reproducibility
Recent disputes over topological qubits show that quantum computing needs stronger norms for data sharing, independent replication and comparable performance evidence.
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Recent disputes over topological qubits show that quantum computing needs stronger norms for data sharing, independent replication and comparable performance evidence.
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