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The Technology Lab Podcast – Quantum Tech in Accounting – Oct. 2023

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But the algorithm and the quantum computing capabilities that can break decryption, some experts are saying could happen as early as 2020, by 2029, using Shor’s algorithm. Now, I’m thinking that that 2029 date is late, I’m thinking we’re gonna see some of this first breakage occurring in 2025 and 2026.