IBM announced it can run a key quantum error correction algorithm on conventional AMD chips, marking a significant step toward commercializing quantum computers. The company demonstrated that its algorithm, designed to address errors in quantum processing, can operate in real time on AMD's field-programmable gate array (FPGA) chips. This development was revealed ahead of a scheduled publication and shows that IBM's solution is not only practical but also cost-effective, as it can run on readily available hardware. IBM's work is part of a broader effort to build a quantum computer called Starling by 2029, with the algorithm work completed a year early. The breakthrough comes amid intense competition in the quantum computing space, with tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon also investing heavily. Google's recent announcement of a breakthrough algorithm and Microsoft's rollout of its first quantum chip have further propelled interest in quantum tech. The advancements are expected to accelerate the development of practical quantum applications, which could solve problems beyond the reach of classical computers, such as simulating complex atomic interactions.