Quantum’s Leap Into Public Markets

About this episode

The episode discusses the rush of quantum computing companies to enter public markets and the implications of tech companies cutting jobs while investing in AI.

Quantum computing companies are rushing to market, pitching a not-yet-ready technology as the next AI boom. WSJ technology reporter Isabelle Bousquette takes us behind the hype. Plus, tech companies are cutting tens of thousands of jobs while pouring billions into AI. WSJ columnist Dan Gallagher breaks down why trading employees for computing power could have some risks. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guests: Isabelle Bousquette, Dan Gallagher

Topics covered

• quantum computing
• AI
• job cuts
• technology
• market trends

Keywords

• quantum computing
• AI boom
• job cuts
• technology investment
• market trends

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WSJ, The Wall Street Journal

Products: quantum computing

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