Google has introduced a new quantum computer chip that it claims can solve problems in five minutes that would take traditional supercomputers 10 septillion years. This chip uses quantum bits, or qubits, which can exist in multiple states simultaneously, unlike classical bits that are either 0 or 1. This allows quantum computers to perform certain calculations much faster than conventional computers. A significant advancement in this development is the implementation of error correction, which reduces the error rate below a critical threshold, allowing for scalability without increasing errors. This breakthrough could revolutionize fields like drug development by enabling faster molecular modeling. However, quantum computing also poses risks to current encryption methods, as it can potentially break modern encryption systems. To mitigate this, new post-quantum cryptographic systems are being developed to ensure security against quantum attacks.