The field of artificial intelligence is still in its early years, yet several businesses are already working on technology that can become the foundation for AI's future. These companies are developing quantum computing systems capable of processing mountains of data in seconds, which would take decades for a conventional computer. Quantum machines can execute multiple computations simultaneously, accelerating processing time, while typical computers must process data in a linear fashion.
This means quantum systems can evolve AI beyond the abilities of the most powerful supercomputers, enabling AI to drive cars and help find cures to diseases. Three businesses developing quantum computing technology have achieved impressive results. They are Microsoft ( MSFT -0.
18% ) , International Business Machines ( IBM 0.04% ) , and IonQ ( IONQ 0.80% ) .
Here's a look at how they are creating tech that can drive the next phase of AI. Microsoft's many strengths Microsoft may be known for its ubiquitous Windows computer system, but it invested billions of dollars into artificial intelligence, including in OpenAI, the firm that helped to kick off the current AI wave with ChatGPT. Microsoft's work in quantum computing sets it up to power future AI systems.
The company began building quantum machines in 2006 and is pioneering a new type of quantum bit, or qubit for short, which is akin to a bit in a conventional computer. Every quantum computer employs subatomic particles to perform computatio.