AI advancing quantum technologies AI’s role in advancing quantum computing is multifaceted, offering significant enhancements in programming, system design and algorithm development. Prominent examples include machine learning (ML) algorithms that aid the calibration of configurable components of quantum hardware, reinforcement learning algorithms to improve the efficiency of quantum algorithms, and decoders based on neural networks that make quantum error correction more efficient, enhancing the reliability of quantum computers. –Microsoft’s Copilot in Azure Quantum, trained on extensive data from over 300,000 open-source documents, publications, textbooks and manuals focused on chemistry and materials science, aids researchers and developers in writing quantum code more efficiently. By providing intelligent code suggestions and optimizations, it significantly accelerates the development process, reducing the time and effort required to create complex quantum algorithms.25 –IBM’s Qiskit Transpiler Service exemplifies how AI can work alongside quantum hardware to enhance the productivity of quantum R&D. The Qiskit Transpiler Service is a cloud-based resource that translates Qiskit code into machine language. It uses AI to reduce the number of gates to perform computations faster and with fewer errors. Improving transpiling – the automatic translation of source code from one programming language to another – could lead to better outputs from the quantum computer and accelerate the R&D process.26 Quantum sensors offer unprecedented accuracy in biotech applications, advancing medical insights by enhancing detection capabilities. These sensors, combined with AI, refine the collected data into actionable intelligence. For instance, in medical imaging, quantum sensors can detect subtle changes, while AI removes environmental interference and improves image analysis and classification. This integration delivers high- resolution, detailed data to healthcare professionals, enabling faster and more accurate diagnoses, potentially improving patient outcomes. Embracing the Quantum Economy: A Pathway for Business Leaders 14

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