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Amazon AI Exec Predicts First 'Commercially Useful' Quantum Computers in 5-7 Years
Quantum computing is becoming an increasingly competitive field, with tech giants including Microsoft, Google and IBM developing the technology.
TL;DR
- Amazon's AI executive Peter DeSantis predicts commercially useful quantum computers will be available in 5-7 years.
- DeSantis compares the future growth of quantum computing to Moore's Law, with capabilities increasing annually.
- Quantum computers are not simply faster versions of classical computers; they solve specific problems classical computers struggle with.
- Early applications are expected in quantum-based problems such as chemistry and material science simulations.
- This timeline falls between optimistic predictions from Google and more conservative estimates from Nvidia.
- Amazon has developed its own quantum computing chip, Ocelot, focusing on error correction.