China’s Origin Wukong Quantum Computer for AI Model Training
Chinese Researchers Fine-Tune a Billion-Parameter AI Model using a Quantum Computer
Origin Wukong, a superconducting quantum computer powered by a 72-qubit chip manufactured in the country, was used for the experiment
The Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Centre, which runs Origin Wukong, announced the development Monday
A typical stage in the development of AI is fine-tuning, which is used to modify large language models (LLMs) that have already been trained for certain applications, such as customer service or legal advice
Qubits, which are units of quantum information, are used by quantum computers to carry out calculations that are challenging or impossible for classical systems
According to Global Times, Origin Wukong’s 72-qubit chip is one of the most potent devices ever created in China and is regarded as one of the most sophisticated systems globally
Global rivalry is still fierce despite China’s significant spending in quantum research and hardware. Programs to combine quantum and AI have also been started in the US, Europe, and Canada