Quantum Computing Is Being Pitched as the Fix for AI's Runaway Power Appetite

Can quantum computing save artificial intelligence from itself? The energy and water needs of the AI sector are growing larger all the time, placing enormous pressure on the world’s finite resources and putting unprecedented strain on global energy grids. There is no closing Pandora’s box: AI is here to stay. So how do we change its functionality to keep its operations and growth projections within planetary boundaries? Some experts say that quantum computing could hold the key.  According to figures from the International Energy…