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The “JVG algorithm” only wins on tiny numbers
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Hacker News | Mar 10, 2026 | jhalderm
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Computing them all takes exponential time, and loading them into the quantum computer also takes exponential time. This can only look like it wins on tiny numbers; on large numbers it’s hopeless. Even for those who know nothing about quantum algorithms, is there anything that could’ve raised suspicion here?
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