Reposted by Quantum Bullshit DetectorElizabeth Gibney @lizziegibney.bsky.social · 26/09/2025I was going to post a rant about the perils of quantum computing hype, following the claim by #HSBC & #IBM that they have improved bond market predictions using a QC, but instead I will just link to Scott Aaronson's blog which says it all scottaaronson.blog?p=9170 🧪⚛️ cc @bullshitquantum.bsky.socialscottaaronson.blogHSBC unleashes yet another “qombie”: a zombie claim of quantum advantage that isn’tToday, I got email after email asking me to comment on a new paper from HSBC—yes, the bank—together with IBM. The paper claims to use a quantum computer to get a 34% advantage in predic… 3347
Quantum Bullshit Detector @bullshitquantum.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Bullshit www.hsbc.com/news-and-vie...hsbc.comHSBC demonstrates world’s first-known quantum-enabled algorithmic trading with IBM | HSBC NewsHSBC announces the world’s first-known empirical evidence of the potential value of quantum computers for solving real-world problems in algorithmic bond trading. 34710
Quantum Bullshit Detector @bullshitquantum.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Not Bullshit: It is also likely that certain varieties of pigs can fly at supersonic speeds which birds fail to achieve. 060
Quantum Bullshit Detector @bullshitquantum.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Bullshit: "It is likely that quantum methods can efficiently solve certain (NP-) hard optimization problems where classical approaches fail. 120
Quantum Bullshit Detector @bullshitquantum.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Bullshit techxplore.com/news/2025-07...techxplore.comQuantum machine learning improves semiconductor manufacturing for first timeSemiconductor processing is notoriously challenging. It is one of the most intricate feats of modern engineering due to the extreme precision required and the hundreds of steps involved, such as etchi... 060
Quantum Bullshit Detector @bullshitquantum.bsky.social · 26/06/2025In this book, @csferrie.com defines bullshit as "...deceptive nontruth. It's not necessarily a lie, because a lie implies the liar knows the truth." he is expert in quantum bullshit. 090
Quantum Bullshit Detector @bullshitquantum.bsky.social · 26/06/2025@csferrie.com : This raspberry pi is a quantum computer. QC experts: classical computers are not quantum computers. QBD: bullshit detected @csferrie.com : blocks 2170
Quantum Bullshit Detector @bullshitquantum.bsky.social · 25/06/2025"Design and program with your own Quokka just like a real quantum computing system. " "just like" www.quokkacomputing.com/product-page...quokkacomputing.comQuokka Puck | Quokka QuantumShipping Now (Subject to Inventory) Your own personal 30-qubit quantum computing system. Design and program with your own Quokka just like a real quantum computing system. Interact through the Quok... 370
Quantum Bullshit Detector @bullshitquantum.bsky.social · 24/06/2025en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sealion...en.m.wikipedia.orgSealioning - Wikipedia 1101
Quantum Bullshit Detector @bullshitquantum.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Quantum error correction: not bullshit 090
Quantum Bullshit Detector @bullshitquantum.bsky.social · 19/06/2025"especially by microsoft" = bullshit 000
Quantum Bullshit Detector @bullshitquantum.bsky.social · 19/06/2025quokka: not actually a quantum computer 150
Quantum Bullshit Detector @bullshitquantum.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Bullshit viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2025/06...viterbischool.usc.eduNew USC study demonstrates unconditional exponential quantum scaling advantage - USC Viterbi | School of EngineeringConducted on IBM quantum processors, study demonstrates “a promise of quantum computing previously articulated only on paper.” 030
Quantum Bullshit Detector @bullshitquantum.bsky.social · 23/05/2025en.wiktionary.org/wiki/the_shiten.wiktionary.orgthe shit - Wiktionary, the free dictionary 040
Quantum Bullshit Detector @bullshitquantum.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Bullshit thequantumfacts.com/quantum-comp...thequantumfacts.comQuantum Computers Achieve First Scalable Advantage in Real-World Optimization ProblemsResearchers proved quantum computers can beat supercomputers at optimization problems, achieving the first scalable quantum advantage in real applications. 070
Quantum Bullshit Detector @bullshitquantum.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Bullshit: a natural relationship between linguistic structure and quantum structure www.quantinuum.com/blog/lambeq-...quantinuum.comλambeq Gen II: A Quantum-Enhanced Interpretable and Scalable Text-based NLP Software PackageIncorporating recent developments in both quantum NLP and quantum hardware, λambeq Gen II allows users not only to model the semantics of natural language (in terms of vectors and tensors), but to con... 150
