The XPRIZE Quantum Applications competition, with a $5 million prize, aims to uncover real-world quantum computing applications, focusing on societal impact and NISQ processors.

Vuletic's Q2B23 talk: Advances in neutral atoms for quantum computing highlight error correction and scalability. Inspired by Feynman, achieving high-fidelity gates and long-distance entanglement.

Aaronson at Q2B: Challenges in proving quantum supremacy remain, despite progress. Balancing NISQ limitations, advantage, and verification is key.

Preskill at Q2B: Navigating from NISQ to fault tolerance in quantum computing, emphasizing advancements and the critical role of diverse hardware exploration.

Exploring the quantum leap in computing, "Quantum Computing and Information" reveals how QCI ushers in unparalleled problem-solving across fields, emphasizing the shift from NISQ to quantum utility.