Ben Evanskittylyst@mastodon.social
Jul 9, 2026, 11:42 AM@MaddieM4 @lilithsaintcrow My understanding is that the current generation of quantum computers are very much artisanally crafted 1-offs, and that some recent IBM announcements significantly move the needle towards making mass-manufactured QCs a reality (although the utility of devices that can be made at current capabilities is IMO questionable at best).
Completely agree about the niche use cases too & I don't find "store now, decrypt later" to be a particularly compelling argument either.