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Re:I'm Scott Aaronson, quantum computing/computational compl... by n0mi1k on Friday June 29, 2018 @12:37PM (#17425580)
If advanced quantum computing were available in smartphones and other small devices today, what applications would be possible that are not currently? (Or which would be greatly improved)

Would it affect the things many people do most on their phones like messaging, news and social media

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Re:I'm Scott Aaronson, quantum computing/computational compl... by ScottAaronson on Saturday June 30, 2018 @01:59PM (#17431869)
As far as I know, it would have zero effect on any of that ... unless you need to simulate quantum physics or chemistry, factor large integers, calculate discrete logarithms, or possibly solve some large optimization problems while doing your messaging, news, and social media. :-)
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