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'A truly remarkable breakthrough': Google's new quantum chip achieves accuracy milestone


Published on 2024-12-09 12:02:26 - Nature
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  • Over the past few years, several companies
  • including IBM and Amazon's AWS
  • and academic groups have shown that error correction can produce small improvements in accuracy 2, 3, 4. Google published a result in early 2023 using 49 qubits in its Sycamore quantum processor, which encodes each physical qubit in a superconducting circuit.

The article from Nature discusses the growing trend of "dry promotions" in the workplace, where employees receive a promotion in title but not in salary. This practice has become more prevalent as companies face economic pressures, including inflation and the need to manage costs. According to a survey by Mercer, 13% of employers in the U.S. have given dry promotions in the past year, a significant increase from previous years. The article highlights the dissatisfaction among employees who feel undervalued and demotivated by this practice, as it often comes with increased responsibilities without financial compensation. Experts suggest that while dry promotions can be a strategic move for companies to retain talent during tough economic times, they must be managed carefully to avoid negative impacts on employee morale and retention. Alternatives like one-time bonuses or future salary adjustments are proposed to mitigate the downsides of dry promotions.

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