{
  "id": 6404370,
  "title": "Universities should judge quantum-computing investments by what students learn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/universities-should-judge-quantum-computing-investments-by-what",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-09T10:00:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Physics World",
    "slug": "physics-world",
    "url": "https://physicsworld.com/a/universities-should-judge-quantum-computing-investments-by-what-students-learn/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Universities should evaluate quantum-computing investments based on the skills students acquire, not just the hardware they have access to. While cloud access to quantum processors offers the opportunity to compare simulation and real hardware, it often hides the intricacies of quantum computing. A university should aim to equip students with the ability to inspect, control, and measure the underlying processes, such as algorithms, measurement, control, optics, microwaves, cryogenics, and error reduction. By focusing on learning outcomes, universities can ensure that their investments in quantum computing technology yield meaningful educational experiences.",
  "summary": "Students need to experiment with real quantum-computing systems, says Alex Krasnok The post Universities should judge quantum-computing investments by what students learn appeared first on Physics World .",
  "key_points": [
    "Universities should evaluate quantum investments by student skills, not hardware.",
    "Cloud access to quantum processors hinders understanding of quantum intricacies.",
    "Focus on learning outcomes ensures meaningful quantum computing education."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Universities' focus on students' acquisition of skills in quantum computing, such as inspecting and controlling underlying processes, changes how they should evaluate investments in the technology.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}