Warren Buffett’s Quantum Computing Play: Amazon Emerges as Surprising Contender
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holds a single quantum computing stock in its portfolio—Amazon. While the e-commerce giant isn't synonymous with quantum innovation, its AWS division operates Amazon Braket, a platform providing access to multiple quantum systems including Rigetti, IonQ, and QuEra technologies.
Amazon is quietly making aggressive moves in quantum development. AWS recently unveiled a prototype quantum processor, signaling deeper ambitions in the field. The investment contrasts with Buffett's public skepticism toward cryptocurrencies and AI, suggesting a calculated bet on enterprise quantum applications rather than speculative tech trends.