Experiments generate quantum entanglement over optical fibres across three real cities, marking progress towards networks that could have revolutionary applications.

  • Kairos
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    116 months ago

    A quantum internet could enable any two users to establish almost unbreakable cryptographic keys to protect sensitive information

    We can already do that dumbass.

    • yeehaw
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      76 months ago

      Ah, finally. Now we will stop talking about, hearing about, and shoving “AI” in everything and the next new thing will be “quantum internet enabled” things.

    • @RecluseRamble@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      76 months ago

      I guess that’s far more unbreakable than what we have. But anyway, several three letter agencies will fight this (again) tooth and nails.

      • Kairos
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        46 months ago

        This will be useful for militaries and corporations, not consumers. If it can’t work anywhere (or over a VPN, or wirelessly, etc.) It won’t work.

      • Kairos
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        36 months ago

        I’m sorry. I realized in a comment below that one its very useful for governments/militaries and corporations.