Trend Quantum technology leaps forward to solve hard problems of the AI era

Summary

The report sees quantum technology rising rapidly as next-generation strategic infrastructure able to break through the computing and security limits that AI faces. Training and optimising ever more capable AI models consumes enormous time and energy, creating demand for a fundamentally new computing paradigm. The US, China and other major countries regard quantum technology, together with AI, as a core capability for future economic strength and security and are investing vast sums. Quantum machine learning processes complex patterns in parallel to speed up analysis, while post-quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution protect data sovereignty and confidentiality. The report expects quantum-AI combinations to tackle ultra-complex optimisation in manufacturing and logistics, materials and drug simulation, financial risk and precision sensing.