IBM has declared that quantum advantage has been reached, citing three demonstrations as proof, according to a report from The Next Platform. The claim marks a significant milestone in a field where researchers have long debated when quantum machines would decisively outpace classical computers.
The report frames the demonstrations as evidence that quantum systems can now handle problems that are impractical for classical hardware. However, the assessment is IBM's own, and the broader community is likely to scrutinise whether the chosen problems and benchmarks meet the standard for a definitive advantage.
Because this is a single source, the specifics of the three demonstrations and the workloads involved are not fully detailed in the available excerpt. Independent verification and peer review will probably determine whether the claim holds up.