When Will Quantum Computing Have Its AlphaGo and ChatGPT Moments?

In a recent article at BuiltIn (read it here), our CMO compares the progression of AI to that of quantum computing and explores when will quantum have its "ChatGPT moment".

Key points:

Historical AI Milestones: The article compares the significant achievements in AI history, specifically AlphaGo's 2016 victory and the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, to potential future milestones in quantum computing.

Quantum Computing's Progress: It highlights the rapid development in quantum computing, such as the increase in qubit numbers and the growing availability of quantum computers through various vendors.

Google's Quantum Supremacy Experiment: The 2019 experiment by Google is mentioned, where their Sycamore computer performed a specific task much faster than classical computers, though it wasn't of practical computational use.

Potential Quantum Computing Milestone: The "AlphaGo moment" for quantum computing would likely be a breakthrough where quantum computers solve a complex problem unattainable for classical computers.

Recent Advances: The article references recent advancements and applications in quantum computing, including Aramco's algorithm for subsurface imaging, Deloitte's quantum machine learning algorithm, and IBM and UC Berkeley's physical simulations.

Fields Poised for Quantum Advantages: It speculates on the industries that might first benefit from quantum computing advancements, including AI, materials science, pharmaceuticals, finance, and supply chain management.

Challenges to a Quantum ChatGPT Moment: The creation of a general-purpose quantum computer capable of solving a broad range of problems is presented as a major challenge, requiring advancements in scaling up systems and minimizing errors.

Importance of Quantum Error Correction: Emphasizes that reducing error rates in quantum computing is crucial for performing longer and more complex calculations reliably.

Outlook for Quantum Computing: Despite the lack of current practical applications outperforming classical computers, the ongoing innovation and investment in the field suggest that significant breakthroughs may be near, with the potential for a major quantum computing milestone in the next decade.

Read the full article here.