Microsoft is optimistic about the future of quantum computing, suggesting that practical applications could be realized much sooner than previously anticipated. The company announced a new computer chip design, claiming it could lead to quantum computers capable of solving significant challenges.

According to Microsoft, these advances could pave the way for solutions to complex issues, such as developing methods to break down harmful microplastics polluting the world’s oceans. This announcement signals a notable push in the tech giant’s efforts to make quantum computing a practical reality.