<p>Quantum computing has been described as “the next big thing “ - a tech revolution to rival AI that could have implications across sectors as diverse as finance, chemicals, life sciences and manufacturing. This cutting-edge tech - which uses quantum physics to solve problems much faster than today’s regular computers - is already being used by HSBC. The bank has trialled IBM’s quantum technology in trading. Over the past few decades the government has been investing heavily in quantum, and many start-ups have spun out of UK universities. We speak to one UK company that is scaling up, Quantum Motion, to ask - how long it will be before this tech sees a breakthrough on the scale of AI? What is the commercial potential and, as some have suggested, will it break the blockchain?&nbsp;</p><br><p>Presenters:</p><ul><li>Katie Prescott, technology business editor, The Times and host of the Tech Podcast</li><li>Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Guest:</p><ul><li>&nbsp;James Palles-Dimmock, Chief Executive, Quantum Motion</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Producer: Miriam Hall</p><p>Senior Producer: Julia Johnson</p><p>Executive Producer: Kate Ford</p><p>Photo credit: Getty</p><p>Get in touch: [email protected]</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>