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Quantum leaps and bounds
AI and quantum are teaming up to change how we work, power up, and grow the global economy, driving a new era of transformation.
October 2025
Key takeaways
- Quantum computing is set to revolutionize problem-solving, enabling calculations in seconds that would take classical computers billions of years. While early demonstrations of quantum supremacy have shown promise, achieving quantum advantage ─ i.e. solving real-world problems faster than classical systems ─ remains a work in progress.
- Yet, even as we work toward that breakthrough, quantum computing may already be finding its first foothold in energy efficiency. Hybrid quantum-classical systems are showing promise in reducing energy consumption by up to 12.5%, a timely benefit as global electricity demand continues to surge.
- At the same time, quantum computing is forming a transformative alliance with AI. This "power couple" has the potential to supercharge AI model training while using AI to accelerate quantum development. Together, they could unlock groundbreaking applications across industries bringing us closer to a future where quantum advantage isn't just theoretical, but tangible.
- Complex concepts don't have to stay complex ─ refer to the quantum dictionary at the end of the piece for clear, concise definitions that make the abstract a bit more accessible.
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