I read the paper. It only further reinforced my skepticism.
I don't want to take the time to write a detailed critique, but I think the first peer reviewer's opinions are on point:
https://static-content.springer.com/esm/art%3A10.1038%2Fs41586-025-09526-6/MediaObjects/41586_2025_9526_MOESM2_ESM.pdf
The QC "calculations" are totally made up to justify the QC actually doing something beyond random noise. There is zero connection to any practical computation.
I can't believe how many people fall for this shit. It reads like a parody of Eric Weinstein's Theory of Everything. However, the commitment to the bit is impressive.
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