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SoftBank and Quantinuum Target Practical Applications for Quantum Computing and AI
TOKYO and BROOMFIELD, Colo., Jan. 28, 2025 – SoftBank Corp. and Quantinuum today announced a broad partnership to advance quantum computing. By combining their unique strengths, the two companies intend to push beyond the limitations of classical artificial intelligence (AI) and unlock next-generation solutions
www.hpcwire.com/, Jan. 28, 2025 –
Coinciding with the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ), this unique endeavor aims to create new business prospects through the fusion of AI and quantum computing.
AI is delivering impressive results across various domains. However, it is widely recognized that there are still significant challenges that AI alone is struggling to overcome. Complex optimization problems, deciphering causal relationship analysis, and conducting high-precision simulations based on fundamental equations remain formidable obstacles for current AI technologies.
Moreover, the hybrid approach that combines Central Processing Units (CPUs), Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), and Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) holds the potential to further extend the capabilities of AI. By leveraging the unique strengths of each type of processing unit, hybrid systems can execute more advanced and diverse computations, providing innovative solutions that surpass traditional limitations.
SoftBank and Quantinuum believe in the power of quantum computing and are committed to exploring its transformative potential.
Current State and Challenges of Quantum Computing
Despite impressive growth in the quantum computing sector, several technical and business challenges need to be addressed to advance the state-of-the-art so that quantum computers are used to solve practical problems.