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Amazon has entered the fray with its quantum chip, Ocelot, developed in collaboration with Caltech. D-Wave, a pioneer from Canada, continues to advance with its Advantage2 prototype. U.S.-based startups like Atom Computing and EeroQ are also making strides, alongside international players such as IQM from Finland, Pasqal from France, and PsiQuantum from Australia. Xanadu, a Canadian startup, unveiled Aurora, a 12-qubit system, marking significant progress in their photonic approach to quantum computing. These companies are not only advancing technology but also attracting significant investments, underscoring the immense potential and competitive nature of the quantum computing industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The race to develop quantum chips is heating up, with multiple startups and tech giants vying to lead the charge in quantum computing. 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