How quantum computing could supercharge Google's AI ambitions

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Inside a secretive lab in Santa Barbara, California, scientists at Alphabet are working on one of the company's most ambitious bets yet. They're attempting to develop the world's most advanced quantum computers. Last year, Google unveiled a breakthrough chip called Willow, which it says can solve a problem unimaginably faster than a classical computer. CNBC's Deirdre Bosa explores whether Willow may give Google a chance to take the lead in the next technological era.

Inside a secretive lab in Santa Barbara, California, scientists at Alphabet are working on one of the company's most ambitious bets yet. They're attempting to develop the world's most advanced quantum computers. Last year, Google unveiled a breakthrough chip called Willow, which it says can solve a problem unimaginably faster than a classical computer.

CNBC's Deirdre Bosa explores whether Willow may give Google a chance to take the lead in the next technological era..