{
  "id": 7951697,
  "title": "If the Pace of AI Is Slowed, Investors Can Turn to Quantum Computing. 4 Quantum Stocks to Buy Now.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/if-the-pace-of-ai-is-slowed-investors-can-turn-to-quantum-computing-4",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-17T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/09/17/if-the-pace-of-ai-is-slowed-investors-can-turn-to/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Artificial intelligence leaders, such as Anthropic, OpenAI, and Space Exploration Technologies, have recently urged a slower pace of AI development due to potential dangers. This has caused a shift in the market, prompting investors to explore the next big technological advancement: quantum computing. Despite being in the early stages of development, the U.S. government is heavily investing in this sector, ensuring its rapid growth.\n\nIonQ (NYSE: IONQ), one of the most prominent quantum computing companies, has set itself apart by achieving remarkable accuracy. By employing the trapped-ion method and embedding microwave antennas directly into its chips, IonQ has attained an impressive 99.99% 2-qubit fidelity, the highest accuracy among its competitors.",
  "summary": "These four quantum stocks are leading the way in the space.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "If the Pace of AI Is Slowed, Investors Can Turn to Quantum Computing. 4 Quantum Stocks to Buy Now.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/if-the-pace-of-ai-is-slowed-investors-can-turn-to-quantum-computing-4-7952747",
        "published": "2026-09-17T04:20:00.000Z"
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  "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."
}