Third-Gen Quantum Tech Makes Global Waves
China's homegrown superconducting quantum computer, Origin Wukong, has smashed records with over 20 million remote visits worldwide since its January 2024 launch. Inspired by the mythical Monkey King’s 72 transformations, this 72-qubit powerhouse is rewriting the rules of computation!
Who’s Using It?
Users from 139 countries and regions – including top players like the U.S., Russia, Japan, and Canada – have tapped into its quantum magic for 339,000+ tasks. From crunching financial models to unlocking biomedical breakthroughs, this tech is flexing serious muscle.
Tech Leap Forward
Developed by Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center, Wukong stands as China’s most advanced programmable quantum system. Fun fact: Its name channels Sun Wukong’s legendary adaptability – perfect for a machine bending physics to its will!
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Chinese superconducting quantum computer gets over 20 m global visits
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