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A quantum algorithm capable of factoring large integers, theorized to crack modern encryption.

The basic unit of quantum information in a quantum computer. John Martinis's work with Josephson junctions provided a viable way to build and control qubits.

A major economic factor influencing public sentiment. While the rate of inflation is decreasing, the cumulative rise in price levels over the past few years has diminished the purchasing power of many, leading to a feeling of being worse off.

The visionary founder of Apple whose original product pipeline sustained the company's growth for over a decade after his passing.

Mergers and acquisitions, referencing GameStop's strategy to acquire eBay for $56 billion.

The ruling political party of China, whose influence over companies like TikTok is a major geopolitical concern for the US.

A U.S. law passed with bipartisan support that mandates ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, to sell its U.S. operations by a specific deadline or face a nationwide ban.

A strategy where a company controls its own supply chain. Tesla must pursue this for Optimus because a supply chain for components like advanced actuators does not currently exist.

The internal ethos and standards that guide a company's product development. Apple's product culture is described as being in decline since the departure of key figures like Steve Jobs, leading to lower quality products.

The upcoming version of Apple's mobile operating system. It is expected to feature significant on-device AI capabilities, representing Apple's strategy in the AI race.

Custom silicon chips that Apple is reportedly developing for internal use to run AI inference tasks, reinforcing the company's long-standing strategy of vertical integration.

The process of securing data, which is foundational to digital security, e-commerce, and cryptocurrencies. Current encryption methods are vulnerable to being broken by future quantum computers.