Could AI Outpace Quantum Computing for Scientific Discovery?
While quantum computing holds the promise of revolutionizing complex scientific problems, breakthroughs in artificial intelligence are raising fascinating questions: Is quantum computing really necessary when AI can already tackle intricate scientific challenges.
A
recent article in MIT Technology Review explores this very notion, suggesting AI could potentially offer comparable results to quantum computing in fields like physics and chemistry. One
reason for the speculation is that quantum hardware is still experimental, prone to errors, and prohibitively expensive to develop. In contrast, AI algorithms can
utilize existing computer architectures, making them
more accessible and potentially faster to produce results.
prominent example is Microsoft, which recently announced Azure Quantum, a cloud-based program aimed at providing accessible quantum computing power across various hardware platforms.
This development positions Microsoft
at the forefront of quantum computing accessibility, indicating progress in commercial
implementation
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While quantum
research continues, AI is making strides in doing what were once considered quantum-only tasks.
A Race Not a Replacement: Predictions
While there
is
buzz
about AI potentially replacing quantum computing in certain domains, experts caution against viewing it as a straightforward replacement. Leading researchers agree that both
technologies
likely will co-exist and complement each other. The simulations already being done in materials science are a strong indicator. According to Massachusetts Institute of Technology
researchers, “neural
networks are rapidly becoming the leading technique .
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Another expert opinion comes from Giuseppe Carleo,
professor
of
computational physics
at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. He observes that ”
neural-network-based approaches are rapidly becoming the leading technique
for modeling materials with strong quantum properties.”
Microsoft
Even as progress
in quantum computing is
made
,
AI
popularity, especially considering
the accessibility and present-day limitations. Inability
to scale
today
to scale
remains a significant barrier, but
is
depending on the specific
