Google Halts Its Quantum Chip Experiment.

Some reports state that Google abruptly terminated their “Willow” Quantum Chip experiment under mysterious circumstances.

However, based on the available information, there is conflicting evidence regarding the status of Google’s Willow quantum chip. While some sources claim that Google has shut down the Willow project, others indicate that it is still operational.

Several reports suggest that Google abruptly terminated the Willow quantum chip experiment:

1. An ethical hacker named Ryan M. Montgomery reportedly uncovered serious flaws in Willow before its shutdown 13.
2. Some sources claim that Google erased the project due to unpatchable security risks 2.
3. Reports of strange anomalies and the appearance of ancient glyphs during Willow’s computations led to speculation about potential risks 12.

However, other sources contradict these claims:

1. As of December 2024, Google officially announced the Willow chip as a major breakthrough in quantum error correction 6.
2. In December 2024, Google stated that the Willow chip cannot break modern cryptography, indicating its continued development and operation 5.
3. Some sources question the credibility of the shutdown claims, noting a lack of evidence from reputable sources 4.

Given the conflicting information and the absence of an official statement from Google confirming a shutdown, it is difficult to conclude whether Google has shut down the Willow project. The most recent credible information suggests that Willow was still operational in late 2024, but the current status in March 2025 remains unclear.

Citations:

1. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/unraveling-mystery-behind-googles-quantum-chip-willow-peter-sigurdson-ibuje
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQdDypZ9KO8
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFqlaVu-hvs
4. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/willow-enigma-why-did-google-halt-its-quantum-chip-emil-beloglavec-qw5bc
5. https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/12/24319879/google-willow-cant-break-rsa-cryptography
6. https://blog.google/technology/research/google-willow-quantum-chip/
7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6w4SX7ZJMQ
8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-b9OzWophI