AI meets Quantum Computing: The Next Superpower

In this interview, Claudine Ogilvie, former CIO at Jetstar and CEO HivePix & ADAPT Advisor, explores the intersection of AI and quantum computing. She highlights that while generative AI has made notable advances, its progress is hindered by the limitations of classical computing. Quantum computing, with its capacity to manage extensive data and solve intricate problems rapidly, holds the potential to elevate AI’s capabilities significantly. Claudine explained that quantum computers leverage qubits that can exist in multiple states at once, allowing for superposition and entanglement, which enable the swift resolution of complex problems.

However, scaling quantum computers presents substantial challenges due to issues like decoherence and the necessity for extensive cryogenic infrastructure. Currently, quantum computers are in a noisy, intermediate stage, prone to errors and requiring advanced cooling systems. Despite these hurdles, rapid advancements are anticipated, and significant breakthroughs could occur within the next five years. Claudine reveals that quantum…