Microsoft says U.S. can't afford falling behind China in quantum computers

1. Microsoft urges U.S. government to prioritize quantum computing funding. 2. Competition with China in quantum computing is a significant concern. 3. Microsoft recently announced its Majorana quantum chip with eight qubits. 4. The company aims for at least 1 million qubits for commercial viability. 5. Quantum computing could revolutionize industries but faces decades of development.