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Replacing IBM Quantum's backend with /dev/urandom could provide an alternative approach to quantum computing.

TechnologyApr 25, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
A thread discussing the replacement of IBM Quantum's backend with /dev/urandom, suggesting a potential alternative approach to quantum computing. The discussion includes links to a GitHub repository and a Hacker News post, indicating interest in the technical feasibility and implications of such a replacement.

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Replacing IBM Quantum's backend with /dev/urandom could provide an alternative approach to quantum computing.
Parent: Quantum ComputingEntity: IBM QuantumImpact: mixedDate: Apr 25, 2026Target: Replacing IBM Quantum's backend with /dev/urandom

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Replace IBM Quantum back end with /dev/urandom L: https://github.com/yuvadm/quantumslop/blob/25ad2e76ae58baa96f6219742459407db9dd17f5/URANDOM_DEMO.md C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47897647 posted on 2026.04.24 at 20:58:38 (c=1, p=5)
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Replace IBM Quantum back end with /dev/urandom https://github.com/yuvadm/quantumslop/blob/25ad2e76ae58baa96f6219742459407db9dd17f5/URANDOM_DEMO.md #HackerNews #IBMQuantum #QuantumComputing #URANDOM #Demo #HackerNews #TechInnovation
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#hackernews#ibmquantum#quantumcomputing#urandom#demo#techinnovation
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Replace IBM Quantum back end with /dev/urandom Link: https://github.com/yuvadm/quantumslop/blob/25ad2e76ae58baa96f6219742459407db9dd17f5/URANDOM_DEMO.md Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47897647
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@[email protected]
Replace IBM Quantum back end with /dev/urandom Link: https://github.com/yuvadm/quantumslop/blob/25ad2e76ae58baa96f6219742459407db9dd17f5/URANDOM_DEMO.md Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47897647
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