"Quantum Internet Nears Reality with City-Sized Networks"

Researchers from China, Europe, and the US have independently developed new protocols for generating verifiable quantum entanglement between distant nodes, potentially advancing the creation of a quantum Internet. These protocols involve using atomic ensembles and solid-state quantum memories to entangle qubits over city-sized networks. Despite the progress, some experts remain skeptical about the practical implications for building large-scale quantum computers.