Top Student at Their Peak-Chapter 861 - 299: You Can’t Be Friends with Those Unqualified to Surrender!

To be honest, Brad Smith sees very clearly. He even guesses what the two of them want to say. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

It’s nothing more than the three companies putting out the quantum technologies they’ve researched over the years to see if they can come up with calculations in the short term similar to Huaxia’s quantum simulation technology.

It doesn’t even require the powerful capabilities of the Tai Chi series computers. As long as the gap isn’t too big, that’s good enough.

But before Brad Smith came to Huaxia, he held a special meeting and spent an afternoon talking behind closed doors with those Microsoft scientists studying quantum chips. The conclusion was very pessimistic.

At least for now, the idea of creating a general-purpose quantum computer is still a dream. Whether it is on the hardware layer or the software, the gap is still too big.

It’s too difficult to design matching quantum hardware. So for the time being, general-purpose quantum computing can only rely on Qiao Yu’s simulation theory.

But that’s not the most heartbreaking part.

What truly left Brad in despair, to the extent that he felt humiliated but had to stay in Huaxia to meet with Qiao Yu, was what Microsoft’s chief scientist told him privately.

"Don’t even think about it, Brad. It’s not just Microsoft that can’t do it; even if you put everything together, it won’t work! In fact, more than that, even if we assemble the next generation quantum hardware computer in the lab, industrial mass production is impossible in the short term.

Do you know why? Because we’ve disconnected from Huaxia, we can’t find a stable supply chain. Don’t believe the nonsense that the most advanced quantum technology is in our hands.

You should communicate more with those scientists who were dispatched to Huaxia. They are the experts in quantum algorithms and quantum technology now. Huaxia people dare to invite you to participate in this product launch because their research is far ahead."

So upon hearing David Hopkins’ words, not only did he not think it was the only solution, he found it amusing.

"What do you mean, Brad?"

"Exactly what I said. What you’re saying is all just meaningless facts! Unfortunately, the situation we are facing is being comprehensively left behind. You should listen to what the scientists are saying more instead of assuming things.

Simply put, if Intel starts transitioning now, designing super chips suitable for quantum computers, how much resources can you mobilize to build that enormous supply chain from scratch? Do you have a complete plan?

Even if you have a complete plan now, how long will it take to research mass production of quantum chips and adjust the entire supply chain system?

How long does it take to coordinate all upstream and downstream manufacturers? Can our three companies unite to have this mobilization ability? Not to mention the people in the White House are not on our side now.

Even if they were on our side, I doubt what organizational ability we’d have! Taking another huge step back, even if we truly have this ability, would you agree to freely give away patents?

If we can manage to solve all the above issues, then time? Would Huaxia people give us so much time to slowly research and make arrangements?

Have you considered that as a new computer technology, quantum simulation might allow the now-defunct Moore’s Law to start working again?

Who even imagines what a quantum simulation computer could do five years later, even if it only improves performance by doubling every year? At that time, it’ll be good if our quantum computers can design engineering prototypes!

Of course, I’m not intentionally targeting the two of you. If you disagree with what I say, please present specific data or facts to refute me. In fact, I really hope you can convince me there is still a chance!"

Brad Smith spoke rapidly all at once.

He even carried a hint of venting.

There’s no choice; he has been living too suffocated during this period without having a channel to express all his negative emotions.

As the helmsman of the company, he cannot show an appearance of being helpless in front of his subordinates.

Even more, he cannot be hysterical.

But now facing two people of equal status, he can finally vent. Although it’s boring, there’s no choice. When one’s emotions accumulate to a certain extent, only by venting can they feel better.

After passing his bad mood onto the other two in the room and seeing their completely speechless expressions, he truly feels much more relaxed.

It’s a pity Brad Smith doesn’t know, there’s already this saying in academia, which is the law of conservation of emotions, otherwise, he would surely agree.

But after the emotional transfer, the two opposite remained silent.

No one interacted with him normally, nor did anyone continue talking. The room even echoed their mutual breathing sounds.

The oppressive atmosphere made Brad Smith not feel light-hearted for long before sinking back into a depressed state.

These two guys didn’t even have the idea to argue with him, indicating they don’t have any coping plans either, so it’s really over...

Now even these helmsmen aren’t very optimistic about the company’s future, is there still hope?

After a long silence among the three, David Hopkins finally squeezed out a sentence: "Do you think we have any chance of joining the Quantum Simulation Alliance?"

Hmm, if you can’t beat them, join them. There’s no doubt this aligns with the higher-ups’ idea, probably inspired by their unexpected move.

"Join? What advantage do we have at this time to join the Quantum Alliance? Without paying enough, do you think Huaxia people will allow us to pick fruits?"