Quantum computing takes aim at AI

In some cases, quantum computers are already being used alongside AI to significantly improve results, notes Murray Thom, vice president of quantum business innovation at quantum provider D-Wave Systems.

But operators of AI systems need to think creatively about how to use quantum computing alongside AI to get the full benefits, he adds.

IT leaders must envision future AI workloads to find a place for quantum AI, he suggests.

“Quantum computers could eventually accelerate some AI workloads, but I would not expect them to broadly replace GPUs,” he adds.

“Quantum computers still need major advances in error correction, and any benefits will probably be limited to specific subroutines of larger AI workloads.”