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📣 quantum2022

Will quantum computing offset the power grid needs of AI?


What do you think? If successful, will quantum computing reduce the power needs of AI and datacenters or will we come up with new ideas and problems that will continue to increase power needs?


  👤 bariumbitmap Accepted Answer ✓
Relevant link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s43588-023-00459-6

Currently most quibits require cryogenic cooling so without a breakthrough in room temperature superconductors etc. we could easily be in a situation where quantum computing is faster than conventional for some tasks but much more energy intensive overall.