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New institute launches to ensure quantum computing benefits all

The Open Quantum Institute began a three-year pilot phase hosted by the European Organization for Nuclear Research.

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GENEVA (AN) — A fledgling institute that will explore how to best use quantum computing for all of humanity had its operational launch at one of the world's largest and most respected centers for scientific research.

The Open Quantum Institute began its three-year pilot phase on Tuesday hosted by the European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN. Its mission will be to broaden access and best use cases, not to develop the technology. Commercial quantum computers are expected to take another decade to develop.

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