A recent paper highlights the potential of quantum computers to generate truly random numbers, addressing previous issues with poor random number generation that compromise cryptographic systems. Researchers from prominent institutions argue that, despite existing quantum computing limitations, their solution illustrates that current quantum machines can perform this useful task. While quantum computing shows promise for more complex problems, the associated resource demands make those applications impractical for existing technology in the near term.
"Over the years, there have been issues of poor random number generation that have hampered cryptographic implementations. However, using a quantum computer for random number generation is certainly an option."
"Research shows quantum computers have the potential to solve problems better than classical computing techniques, but the resource requirements of known quantum algorithms... are far out of reach of quantum machines that exist now or in the near term."
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