# Bonus episode: Will quantum computing change everything?

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Podcast: [The Times Tech Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-times-tech-podcast-487766)
Published: 2026-03-09T00:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/dannyinthevalley/episodes/quantum-computing
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## Resource

Quantum computing has been called the next big technological revolution, potentially as transformative as AI. Governments are investing billions, banks are already experimenting with the technology, and startups are racing to turn decades of research into real-world systems. In this episode, originally from The Business , another podcast from The Times , James Palles-Dimmock from UK startup Quantum Motion talks about the race to scale quantum computing, how close we are to a real breakthrough, and whether the technology could change industries from finance to drug discovery. Presenters: Katie Prescott, Technology Business Editor, The Times Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio Guest: James Palles-Dimmock, chief executive, Quantum Motion Producer: Miriam Hall Senior Producer: Julia Johnson Executive Producer: Kate Ford Photo credit: Getty Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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