Quantum computing

Whoever gets there first will have an enormous advantage, being able to run calculations so much faster than conventional computers and do analysis fast on a truly huge scale.

Perhaps Microsoft is first? I did not realise this was a year ago!!

See https://news.microsoft.com/source/features/innovation/microsofts-majorana-1-chip-carves-new-path-for-quantum-computing/

UPDATE  1112z: Some scientists appeared to be sceptical about Microsoft's claims pointing to Google's Willow chip. I do not know, but can understand just how important a breakthrough will be to companies and governments.