While AI is the current darling of the tech world, quantum computing is also making gains. Artificial intelligence is sure to get most of the hype, but technologists are making progress in realizing the promise of quantum computing.

IonQ ( IONQ 7.89%) has achieved a significant milestone: quantum hardware is now available across all major cloud platforms. This strategic positioning gives developers and enterprises direct access to quantum computing resources through Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Alphabet 's Google Cloud.

Quantum computing is set to change the world in many ways, some of which we can barely fathom. These three fields, though, will likely not only see rapid change, but may radically alter the way we live. In the end, though, only time will tell what quantum computing’s impact will be. At least we’ll still be able to play Doom.

The U.S. stock market has delivered remarkable returns over the past five years, with the S&P 500 achieving double-digit gains in four of those years. While artificial intelligence (AI) and specialized semiconductor chips have largely powered this bull market, many leading tech companies now command premium valuations that may give investors pause.