The hottest Quantum Computing Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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The Fintech Blueprint 1100 implied HN points 22 Jan 24
  1. JPMorgan invested $300 million in quantum computing for finance with the aim of boosting cybersecurity.
  2. Quantum computing offers the potential for faster data processing but is still in experimental phases.
  3. Despite the buzz, there has been limited real-world application of quantum computing in finance.
Quantum Formalism 39 implied HN points 24 Feb 24
  1. The Quantum House of Cards paper by Xavier Waintal raised varied reactions in the quantum computing community, sparking debate between skeptics and optimists.
  2. Zaiku Group adopts a balanced view on quantum computing, recognizing both the transformative potential and significant challenges, advocating for open dialogue between skeptics and optimists.
  3. Xavier Waintal will hold a talk in the Quantum Formalism community on February 29th, promoting a nuanced and productive discourse on quantum computing.
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Rod’s Blog 39 implied HN points 22 Feb 24
  1. Quantum computing offers faster and more efficient processing of large and complex data sets, benefiting generative AI by enabling tasks like sampling, optimization, and linear algebra in a fraction of the time required by classical computers.
  2. Challenges for quantum computing in generative AI include scalability issues, lack of interpretability, and integration difficulties with classical systems, limiting their full potential.
  3. General availability of quantum computing could bring both enhanced benefits (like advanced data creation and model improvement) and increased risks (such as misuse, security threats, and quantum arms races) in generative AI and across various domains.
Rod’s Blog 39 implied HN points 19 Feb 24
  1. Quantum computing poses a serious threat to conventional cryptography due to powerful quantum algorithms like Shor's and Grover's, which can compromise commonly used encryption schemes.
  2. Preparing for quantum computing challenges now can lead to the development of quantum-resistant cryptography, using both classical and quantum techniques to withstand quantum attacks and enhance security.
  3. Quantum cryptography offers innovative possibilities like quantum key distribution and quantum secure communication, driving collaboration and innovation across various fields to enhance security and privacy.
The Lunar Dispatch 648 implied HN points 08 Mar 23
  1. Progress in creating theoretical spacetime tunnels like wormholes has been slow.
  2. Albert Einstein, known for his scientific achievements and humanitarianism, had a complex private side.
  3. With the advent of quantum computers, concerns arise about privacy and the need for mutual forgiveness in the face of revealed dark sides.
Let Us Face the Future 216 implied HN points 24 May 23
  1. State of the Future is a deep tech tracker covering a wide range of technologies like computer vision, generative AI, and quantum hardware.
  2. The three main trends identified in the future include solving productivity paradox, the shift from software in digital world to real world, and having optimism for the future.
  3. Important news includes suppressing quantum errors, challenges faced by Amazon's drone delivery project, and closures of vertical farming startups due to high costs.
Rod’s Blog 79 implied HN points 15 Sep 23
  1. Quantum computing has the potential to significantly enhance computational power and speed in AI tasks, offering faster and more accurate predictions.
  2. Quantum computing enables the development of more sophisticated machine learning techniques by processing and analyzing large amounts of data more efficiently.
  3. Quantum-inspired algorithms can be leveraged to improve classical AI algorithms, showcasing the benefits of quantum computing even without fully-fledged quantum computers.
Quantum Formalism 99 implied HN points 04 Aug 23
  1. Quantum Hardware Course offered by Zaiku Group covers various quantum hardware models like Quantum Optical Models, Ion Traps, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, and Superconductivity.
  2. Prerequisites for the course include knowledge of quantum mechanics and quantum optics concepts, with references to specific readings.
  3. Enrollment for live sessions and certification in the course require commitment and completion of the entire program by applicants.
Quantum Formalism 2 HN points 22 Mar 24
  1. The Quantum Formalism (QF) community is launching the 'QF Abstract Mathematics 101 Bootcamp' to bridge the mathematical gap between advanced and new members, offering foundational knowledge crucial for quantum computing.
  2. The boot camp will cover modules on set theory, point-set topology, abstract measures, abstract algebra, measure theory & functional analysis, and differential geometry, with live lectures and instructional videos by industry experts.
  3. Participants will receive certifications for completing each module and have the opportunity to learn abstract mathematics relevant to quantum computing and other areas like machine learning.
Rod’s Blog 39 implied HN points 07 Sep 23
  1. AI cyber attacks are on the rise, becoming more prevalent and sophisticated, targeting individuals and organizations using AI algorithms to evade traditional security measures.
  2. Hackers utilize AI-powered botnets in attacks like the TaskRabbit incident, which compromised millions of user accounts, exposing sensitive data such as Social Security numbers and bank account details.
  3. Deepfakes, evasion, oracle attacks, compromised AI systems, and quantum computing present serious threats, necessitating robust cybersecurity measures and proactive defense strategies to protect against evolving AI-enabled attacks.
Quantum Formalism 39 implied HN points 01 Sep 23
  1. A quantum hardware course has begun with a welcome session and a video lecture on First Order Differential Equations as a prerequisite.
  2. Applications for joining the course are closed, but there might still be a chance to join by reaching out via email.
  3. Exciting journey ahead in exploring the world of quantum hardware with Bambordé.
Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique 58 implied HN points 05 Jun 23
  1. Russian red teaming exercises target industrial systems for cyberattacks
  2. Malware campaign targets iPhones, including employees at cybersecurity company Kaspersky
  3. US government advised to expedite migration to post-quantum cryptography
Chaos Theory 39 implied HN points 24 Apr 23
  1. ChatGPT reads financial headlines and Federal Reserve speeches for prediction
  2. Google employs generative AI for advanced ad campaigns
  3. IBM and Moderna collaborate on AI and quantum computing for vaccine development
Technology Made Simple 59 implied HN points 06 Sep 22
  1. Understanding how computers differentiate between positive and negative numbers is crucial in programming.
  2. Computers use memory bits to store the sign of numbers and their values, applying similar techniques for storing decimals.
  3. Breaking down complex problems into simpler, solved parts is a common approach in problem solving across software engineering and mathematics.
Bzogramming 22 implied HN points 06 Mar 23
  1. Quantum computers face significant engineering hurdles that limit their practical applications
  2. Quantum systems have a time-reversibility property, making them a type of reversible computer
  3. Reversible computing involves creating gates with the same number of inputs as outputs, like the CNOT gate
Bzogramming 15 implied HN points 13 Feb 23
  1. In computer science, there are hidden structures and algorithms that go beyond our current understanding.
  2. New paradigms of computation may hold solutions to complex problems, such as optimization and error correction.
  3. Exploring fields like quantum computing and biochemical computation could lead to groundbreaking discoveries in algorithmic tools.
Quantum Formalism 19 implied HN points 11 Oct 21
  1. Lie Groups play a key role in connecting the main parts of Differential Geometry to quantum computing, especially in the context of quantum gates forming Lie Group structures like U(n) and SU(n).
  2. Understanding Lie Groups and smooth manifolds is crucial in grasping the foundation behind Quantum Kernels and their relation to machine learning, including geometric deep learning.
  3. The mathematics covered in quantum formalism courses not only relate to physics and quantum computing but also have practical applications in areas like machine learning, expanding the relevance of the knowledge learned.
Machine Economy Press 3 implied HN points 25 Apr 23
  1. Google's Sec-PaLM is a specialized AI language model fine-tuned for cybersecurity use cases.
  2. Generative AI in cybersecurity is being utilized by cloud giants like Google to enhance security measures.
  3. Sec-PaLM assists in threat intelligence analysis, incident prevention, and enhances the capabilities of Google's cloud cybersecurity services.
Quantum Formalism 19 implied HN points 05 Feb 21
  1. Polyadic QML is an open source quantum machine learning algorithm designed by Joaquín Keller.
  2. The algorithm is capable of running on NISQ devices and has shown accuracy levels similar to classical ML algorithms.
  3. There is an upcoming fireside chat with Joaquín Keller to discuss training a quantum model on the Iris flower dataset.
Quantum Formalism 19 implied HN points 19 Sep 20
  1. The foundation module of the lecture series will focus on finite-dimensional complex Hilbert spaces, aligning with standard quantum computing textbooks.
  2. The mathematics session in Lecture #1 included topics like natural numbers, integers, maps between sets, and discussion on cardinality of sets.
  3. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the live sessions for interaction and asking questions rather than solely watching replays.
Quantum Formalism 0 implied HN points 10 Jan 23
  1. The course will cover Measure Theory, Functional Analysis, and delve into infinite-dimensional Hilbert spaces.
  2. A crash course on Category Theory is planned, focusing on topics like Functors, Adjoint Functors, and its applications in various mathematical areas.
  3. A Quantum computing PoC microgrant scheme will be initiated, offering grants and mentorship to work on projects related to advanced mathematical topics.
Quantum Formalism 0 implied HN points 19 Dec 22
  1. 2022 has been a fantastic year for the QF community, driving enthusiasm for abstract mathematical topics relevant to quantum computing.
  2. A course on Measure Theory & Functional Analysis (MTFA) is ongoing, beneficial for those interested in Continuous Variable Quantum Information and Machine Learning.
  3. QF plans to launch an open source quantum computing proof of concept microgrant program with a narrow focus on specific areas like classical-to-quantum data encoding.
Quantum Formalism 0 implied HN points 08 Dec 22
  1. The group theory crash course is ending with session 20 covering group representations and unitary representations
  2. Certificates of completion will be issued to participants of the nearly year-long journey
  3. A new meetup has been started by a community member to study the applied aspects of quantum computing, emphasizing programming
Quantum Formalism 0 implied HN points 19 Sep 22
  1. The MTFA course lectures have moved to a biweekly release format, so now they will be released every two weeks.
  2. Attend the webinar 'An Optimal Entanglement Distribution Policy for a Quantum Switch' happening on Monday, September 26, by registering at the provided link.
  3. The Quantum Formalism community offers various resources like a YouTube playlist, GitHub repository for homework and solutions, Discord channel, and a LinkedIn page.
Quantum Formalism 0 implied HN points 13 Sep 22
  1. The webinar discusses an optimal strategy for distributing entanglements in a quantum switch, crucial for quantum network applications.
  2. The proposed Max-Weight scheduling policy aims to generate end-to-end entanglements efficiently at the quantum switch.
  3. The speaker, Thirupathaiah Vasantam, has a background in performance modeling and analysis of communication networks with a focus on quantum networking.
Quantum Formalism 0 implied HN points 13 Apr 23
  1. A special webinar on classical-to-quantum sequence encoding in genomics will take place tomorrow at 4 pm GMT with key insights presented by the team working on QF's data encoding challenge.
  2. The webinar abstract highlights innovative methods that combine diverse fields like Electrical Engineering, Information Theory, and Neural Networks to create efficient data encoding schemes for genomics.
  3. The research explores utilizing lossless compression, wavelet-based encoding, and information entropy in developing classical-to-quantum data encoding methods, offering implications for the future of bioinformatics and quantum computing.
Quantum Formalism 0 implied HN points 15 Aug 23
  1. A Q&A session replay is available on YouTube for the Quantum Hardware course by Quantumformalism.
  2. Those interested in the course should apply before August 25th by filling out the application form.
  3. The Zaiku Group is hosting the Quantumformalism course and provides essential information regarding the course and registration.
Quantum Formalism 0 implied HN points 20 Sep 21
  1. It has been a year since the quantumformalism.com community started, aiming to make abstract mathematics accessible to STEM professionals, especially those interested in quantum computing and AI like Geometric Deep Learning.
  2. Acknowledging and thanking Bambordé Baldé for delivering weekly lectures despite a busy schedule is appreciated and encouraged on social media or Discord.
  3. Congratulations to the participants for stepping out of their comfort zones and engaging with abstract mathematical topics through the Quantum Formalism community.