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by loup-vaillant 23 days ago
> Advances in quantum research and development have shifted the risk horizon. We believe cryptographically relevant quantum computers could arrive sooner than previously expected

Aaand, there’s no citation, no reference or link for further reading, no justification for the claim. Not the most reliable signal.

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> Aaand, there’s no citation, no reference or link for further reading, no justification for the claim. Not the most reliable signal.

You're thinking like this is an academic release, it is not.

This is more like a caution signal given by multiple global corporations with close ties to intelligence agencies, in some cases being State actors for intelligence. NSA and CIA release products, but they try not to leak their methods and sources. Same applies.