Eye On A.I. #143 Scott Aaronson: Revealing the Truth About Quantum Computing
Oct 9, 2023
Scott Aaronson, Quantum computing expert, cuts through the quantum computing hype and explores its profound implications for AI. He reveals the practicality of quantum computing, discusses the synergy between quantum computing and AI safety, and explores the basics of quantum computing. The podcast also delves into quantum supremacy, approaches to AI safety, and the open sourcing movement.
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Current Quantum Computing Use Cases
- Current quantum computers primarily serve as experimental tools.
- They likely offer no practical speed-up over classical computers yet.
Quantum Annealing and Hype
- Quantum annealing algorithms lack theoretical proof of surpassing classical methods.
- Companies often use quantum computing for marketing, despite its current lack of practical advantage.
Evaluating Quantum Computing Startups
- When evaluating quantum computing startups, prioritize fair comparisons.
- Don't let the "quantum" label overshadow genuine performance evaluations against classical computers.