How Quantum Computing Will Accelerate AI Progress

Quantum computers are nearing real-world impact, with Microsoft, Google, and IBM leading the way. By bolting cryogenic “quantum zones” onto traditional data centers, these systems could radically accelerate AI workloads. Global powers are racing to secure supply chains, talent, and standards. The future of AI might hinge on how open, secure, and interoperable quantum infrastructure becomes.

A “bit” is a tiny toggle that can be set to either 0 (off) or 1 (one). Bits are the foundation of our information technology and digital society. In the future, we will have quantum computers that rely instead on “qubits,” which exist in 0 and 1 states simultaneously, theoretically allowing quantum computers to explore multiple states at once. However, qubits are sensitive to tiny disturbances like heat, vibration, and stray magnetic fields. The tiniest disturbances can cause them to lose their quantum state. This makes it difficult to ...