Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, recently commented on the burgeoning field of quantum computing, drawing parallels to the early days of artificial intelligence (AI). He noted that while AI was once limited to basic machine learning, it has since evolved into a transformative technology reshaping society. Pichai emphasized that quantum computing, much like AI five years ago, is on the brink of significant breakthroughs. Major tech companies, including Google, IBM, and Amazon, are actively pursuing advancements in this field. A key milestone was reached by Google in December 2024 when it achieved 'below threshold' error correction, which could enhance the reliability of quantum computations. The goal is to develop fault-tolerant quantum computers that can outperform traditional supercomputers in practical applications. However, many potential uses for quantum technology remain in the research phase, indicating that the industry is still in its early stages of development.