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Mar 2025
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Chinese Quantum Chip Rivals Willow, Vibe...

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In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore China's quantum computing breakthrough with Zuchongzhi 3.0, a 105-qubit processor that dramatically outperforms classical supercomputers. This remarkable machine completed in minutes what would take the world's fastest supercomputer billions of years, showcasing a quantum advantage 10 quadrillion times faster than traditional computing methods. The Chinese quantum processor goes head-to-head with Google's Willow chip in the ongoing global quantum race.

We also dive into the emerging trend of 'vibe coding' - a revolutionary approach to software development where AI generates code based on natural language descriptions. This shift is transforming the industry, reducing developer burnout, democratizing software creation, and reshaping computer science education as developers evolve from code writers to AI collaborators and system architects.

Our main story examines a stunning discovery from the James Webb Space Telescope that could support the theory that our universe exists inside a black hole. The telescope revealed that approximately 66% of early galaxies rotate clockwise - a pattern that challenges our understanding of cosmic structure. We explore 'Schwarzschild cosmology,' which proposes that our observable universe exists within a black hole in a larger universe, and discuss alternative explanations for this unexpected galactic rotation pattern.

From Perplexity's Discover Feed:

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/chinese-quantum-chip-rivals-wi-Q2Ff3OkQQU6oarXoYWkr2w

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/vibe-coding-s-rise-in-software-.OYRvZGhSlGYIqjRND04fA

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/universe-may-exist-in-black-ho-8smVpPnEQjCmmvsfihoOsA


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