While investors are still getting used to the artificial intelligence (AI) era, the market is intrigued by the next technological evolution, quantum computing. Many emerging pure-play quantum computing stocks,

While quantum computing isn't yet commercially viable, companies and organizations are signing deals to explore the technology for future applications. One of the biggest beneficiaries so far is International Business Machines ( IBM 0.44%), a quantum computing pioneer.

Quantum expert Ching-ray Chang believes that quantum computing is already here, refuting a previous statement by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang that it is still another 20 years away.

While the opportunities for quantum computing in life sciences are immense, it faces major challenges that must be addressed.

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Quantum computing uses quantum mechanics and advanced programs to solve problems even faster than regular computers. This gives it a wide application across industries, especially in cybersecurity and encryption.