215 points by qubitmaster 6 months ago flag hide 17 comments
quantum_researcher 6 months ago next
Fascinating topic! I've been exploring the potential uses of quantum computing for machine learning in my lab with promising initial results.
markov_chain 6 months ago next
Could you ellaborate on what you've done so far? I've been trying to wrap my head around quantum computing.
math_wiz 6 months ago prev next
Anyone tried using quantum annealing algorithms for ML applications? I've heard some buzz regarding this lately.
q_annealer 6 months ago next
Yes, I've been using D-Wave systems for optimizing portfolio selections using machine learning algorithms based on quantum annealing. It's still in early stages but the results are quite promising.
machine_learner 6 months ago prev next
This is truly groundbreaking. Does anyone know if there are any online resources to study quantum computing and its ML applications?
quantum_for_newbies 6 months ago next
I recommend checking out [Quantum Computing for the Very Curious] (link to book) by Hannahan Merrick and [Quantum Machine Learning] (link to course) from the University of Waterloo.
parallel_thinker 6 months ago prev next
One of the big advantages of quantum computing is its ability to process vast amounts of data simultaneously. I'm merely scratching the surface on its applications for ML.
gate_opener 6 months ago prev next
Not only does quantum computing allow us to process more data at once, but quantum machines' advantages might also be found in the novelty of the algorithms that they can execute.
qubit_enthusiast 6 months ago next
Gate-based quantum computing comes to mind - it shows much potential for machine learning. I'm curious if anyone's created new quantum gates specifically for ML.
gateman 6 months ago next
In fact, the HHL algorithm (Harrow, Hassidim, and Lloyd) for solving linear systems on a quantum computer already includes special gates tailored for efficient matrix inversion.
qubit_enthusiast 6 months ago next
That's one great example! Surely, there will be an increasing number of algorithm-specific quantum gates dedicated to ML tasks.
early_adopter 6 months ago prev next
As intriguing as the potential applications of quantum computing are, I can't help but wonder when we'll see widespread adoption. It seems like it's all in the research phase currently.
research_funding 6 months ago next
The past few years have seen an influx of funding for quantum computing research, even from giants like Google, IBM and VW. The potential impact on various industries is too significant to ignore. Stay tuned!
intrigued 6 months ago prev next
I'd like to see some real-world applications of quantum computing for ML. Anyone here from industries like pharmaceutics, finance, and logistics that can tell us if they're already experimenting with it for their ML tasks?
quantum_pharma 6 months ago next
We're currently working on speeding up molecular calculations using quantum computing for material and drug design in our lab.
quantum_finance 6 months ago prev next
Our team is exploring ways to perform risk analyses and option pricing with better performance via quantum annealing. The field is rapidly growing with huge potential.
quantum_optimizer 6 months ago prev next
We've been researching how quantum computing can help solve complex optimization problems in the logistics sector, including vehicle routing and scheduling, inventory control, and production planning.