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Quantum computing promises to disrupt entire industries because it leverages the rules of quantum physics to perform calculations in fundamentally new ways. Unlike traditional computers that process information in a linear, step-by-step fashion, quantum computers use quantum bits, or qubits, which can represent multiple states simultaneously. This leads to breakthroughs in areas such as drug discovery, financial modeling, and cybersecurity by overcoming computational barriers that have limited progress for decades. Quantum computing is transitioning from theoretical research to a transformative force for industries worldwide, much like AI and cloud computing before it. As Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, humorously noted earlier this year, even a casual comment about quantum computing—such as his suggestion that useful systems are still 15 to 30 years away—can send ripples through industries, significantly impacting quantum computing stocks.