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The hybrid study of quantum computers and artificial intelligence, or quantum machine learning, is still in its very early stages. Many of the machine learning algorithms are still theoretical and require large-scale quantum computers to be tested. Still, the marriage between the two has already proven fruitful.
[...] Quantum algorithms could solve problems within AI and vice versa. In addition, quantum theory could help develop more robust AI and help researchers formulate better algorithms. With this technology, we could see groundbreaking research in virtually all areas of study, from cancer research to geopolitics. We could use AI to help scientists solve incredibly nuanced and complex issues.
Source: https://venturebeat.com/2017/10/23/ai-and-quantum-algorithms-together-can-compute-a-better-world/
(Score: 2) by crafoo on Wednesday November 01 2017, @06:21PM
"Quantum algorithms could solve problems within AI and vice versa."
Groundbreaking. Stunning insight. This. Changes. Everything.
Ahh yes, AI could help scientists solve incredibly nuanced and complex issues. Sure, I guess. What AI are we talking about? Nothing I see can help scientists solve even the simplest "issues". In fact, I don't see any AI to speak of. There are a few statistical probabilistic algorithms for solving very compartmentalized and well-defined engineering problems.
What is an "issue" anyway? Unified Field Theory? Replacing graphite sticks in a mechanical pencil without breaking them?
Fucking 100% marketing drone wankery.