Search across reports, market insights, and blog stories. Type at least 3 characters to see fast results. Press / or ⌘K anytime. Searching… No fast matches found. Press Enter to see full results. May 17, 2026 Quantum Computing as a Non-AI Tech Investment The artificial intelligence market has experienced significant growth and demonstrated notable resilience in recent years, with many AI-related stocks reaching new highs despite warnings about a potential bubble. According to a report from Yahoo Finance, investors have the option to consider technology investments that do not involve AI at all. A Non-AI Tech Play The article highlights quantum computing as an alternative, specifically pointing to a company called IonQ, which trades under the ticker IONQ on the New York Stock Exchange. While quantum computing and AI share some synergy, they are not dependent on one another, the source states. Quantum computers are described as poor at performing everyday computing tasks that even advanced AI systems handle, such as browsing the internet or managing spreadsheets. However, they excel at encryption, sophisticated modeling, and extremely complex calculations, with scientific applications that are virtually limitless. For example, the source notes that Alphabet's quantum computer, Willow, solved a math problem in five minutes that would have taken the most advanced conventional supercomputer 10 septillion years to solve. While a convergence point between quantum computing and AI may eventually arrive, the two technologies are not yet interdependent, making quantum stocks like IonQ a tech investment that does not rely on AI. IonQ's Business Model The source identifies IonQ as the only end-to-end quantum computing company, meaning it sells quantum computers directly to large businesses or government entities. Since quantum machines are expensive, the bulk of IonQ's revenue comes from selling cloud-based access to its quantum computers. Many businesses and research laboratories that