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An independent research and development (R&D) agency stashed within the U.S. Department of Defense, DARPA was created in response to the launch of Sputnik in 1957 and works to ensure the country is always prepared to “face a strategic technical surprise.” QBI’s goal is to determine the plausibility of building a quantum computer with a “computational value” that surpasses its cost by the year 2033. The initiative is currently in stage A.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act is a bipartisan bill that would increase R&D in the quantum information space, potentially allocating $2.5 billion over the next five years to research. The bill is currently pending in the Senate and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.<\/p>\n
Quantum computing stocks have generated significant buzz over the last year, given the technology’s potential to revolutionize society. Rigetti is believed to be one of the leaders in the space.<\/p>\n
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