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Google's Willow quantum computer, operating at near absolute zero with 105 qubits, has achieved a benchmark task in minutes that would take classical supercomputers 10 septillion years. This technology, which employs Quantum Echoes for molecular analysis, has potential applications in medicine, energy, and food production, while also raising concerns about future encryption vulnerabilities. As global competition intensifies, China invests $15 billion in quantum technology, with the UK also increasing its efforts to enhance quantum capabilities.