#33 - Fernando Pinuaga, VP of SandboxAQ (Alphabet)
Jan 28, 2024
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Join Fernando Pinuaga, VP of SandboxAQ (Alphabet), as he discusses AI-Driven Quantum Simulations and the Future of Scientific Discovery. Learn how these simulations are transforming healthcare life science space and the recent acquisitions of Good Chemistry. Explore the intersection of AI, quantum physics, and material science and how they are reshaping scientific research and discovery. Discover the future of AI simulations, advancements in hardware, and the potential of AI in drug discovery.
AI-driven quantum simulations are transforming the healthcare life science space, leading to radical changes in various industries.
The combination of AI and quantum physics is enabling a deeper understanding of the atomic world and facilitating the development of new simulations.
Deep dives
AI and Quantum Technologies
Fernando, a VP at Sambox AQ, discusses the merging of AI and quantum technologies. They have been working on AI and quantum since founding the company two years ago. The advancements in AI have allowed for new simulations in protein structures, materials, and energies, leading to radical changes in various industries. The combination of AI and quantum physics is enabling a deeper understanding of the atomic world, and the hardware advancements, such as GPUs, are facilitating the development of new simulations.
The Exciting Trends in AI and Quantum Technologies
Fernando shares the exciting trends in AI and quantum technologies over the past 24 months. He highlights the growing importance of simulations, which combine AI's capabilities with other tools like transformers. The advances in AI and the connection with GPUs have allowed for the development of simulations for proteins, materials, and energies, leading to impactful changes in various industries. The AI trend is rapidly growing, with companies deploying AI in different areas, and the emergence of quantum national programs signifying the increasing interest in quantum technologies.
The Power of Simulations in Material Science and Chemistry
Fernando discusses the transformative power of simulations in material science and chemistry. He mentions Microsoft's collaboration with a company for material science development, which utilized high-performance computing and AI to identify new materials for use in lithium-ion batteries. Simulations coupled with AI help reduce the time-consuming and expensive drug discovery process, allowing for faster development and validation of new drug compounds. Fernando envisions significant advancements in material science and chemistry, impacting industries such as agriculture, bio-pharma, construction, and energy.
The Collaboration between Sambox AQ and NVIDIA
Fernando explains the collaboration between Sambox AQ and NVIDIA in the simulation space. NVIDIA, known for its hardware, has been following the trends in quantum and understands its potential impact. Sambox AQ is working closely with NVIDIA, designing new software algorithms to repurpose their GPUs for running quantum physics models and simulations. They currently run quantum-inspired simulations on GPUs, and once quantum computers become more prevalent, they will gradually transition to using them. The collaboration aims to advance simulations further, addressing critical challenges in various industries.
Join Fernando Pinuaga, VP of SandboxAQ (Alphabet), as he discusses AI-Driven Quantum Simulations and the Future of Scientific Discovery. Discover how SandboxAQ's cutting-edge simulations are transforming the healthcare life science space, including the recent acquisitions of the computational chemistry company Good Chemistry. Explore the exciting intersection of AI, quantum physics, and material science, and learn how these advancements are reshaping the landscape of scientific research and discovery.
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