A quantum algorithm, however, runs on a quantum computer, which uses quantum bits (or qubits). Unlike bits, qubits can represent 0 and 1 at the same time, due to a property called superposition.

Among those who adopted the algorithm, the average nightly rate decreased by 5.7%, but average daily revenue increased by 8.6%. Before Airbnb introduced the algorithm, white hosts earned $12.16 more ...