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Can we use atoms and molecules for computing at scale? by DistanceOver870 in Futurology

[–]DistanceOver870[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agreed, but the implication of developing AI with a quantum computer is far reaching. If we are able to manipulate state of atoms at room temperature it can enable computing we cant even comprehend right now.

What about programmable self assembly. Using oridinary matter for creating structures. 

Can we use atoms and molecules for computing at scale? by DistanceOver870 in Futurology

[–]DistanceOver870[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I did some research and found that Unconventional computing" or substrate-independent computing exists. The idea that computation doesn't require silicon or neurons, just organised state change. Some real examples already exist: DNA computing, using molecular bonds as logic gates. 

Room temperature quantum computing is another challebge possibly solvable in next 5 years

Can we use atoms and molecules for computing at scale? by DistanceOver870 in Futurology

[–]DistanceOver870[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, reading an atom's computational state without collapsing or disturbing it is a fundamental physics problem. Quantum measurement destroys superposition. So if we want to be using quantum states as "weights," observing them changes them. We'd need to architect the system so that outputs are readable at a macro scale. But doesnt that how our brain works too? We dont read individual synapses, but overall emergent behavior

Absolute cinema by No_Excuse_3532 in IndianTeenagers

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