China has again made significant strides in the field of quantum computing. According to theScience and Technology Innovation Board Daily, the quantum computer "Origin Wukong," jointly developed by the Anhui Provincial Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center and the Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, among other institutions, recently successfully ran the world's first billion-parameter artificial intelligence (AI) model fine-tuning task. This milestone achievement marks the first time quantum computing has enabled large-scale AI model processing in a real-world application.
Origin Wukong is China's independently developed third-generation superconducting quantum computer, equipped with a 72-qubit domestically produced superconducting quantum chip, "Wukong Chip." Its design concept is inspired by the Chinese mythological figure Sun Wukong, symbolizing powerful technological transformative capabilities. Since its official launch on January 6, 2024, "Origin Wukong" has achieved over 20 million global visits, setting a new record for the scale of quantum computing services in China.
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Chen Zhaoyun, an associate researcher at the Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, stated that the successful fine-tuning task demonstrates that existing quantum computing hardware can support the practical application of large-scale AI models. This opens new avenues for future quantum computing research and applications. AI model fine-tuning is a crucial aspect of machine learning, with its demand increasing, especially when handling massive datasets. Quantum computing can significantly improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption in this process.
Furthermore, the successful operation of Origin Wukong not only showcases China's innovative capabilities in quantum computing but also injects new vitality into global technological competition. As the technology matures, we can expect to see more AI applications based on quantum computing emerge, driving digital transformation across various industries.
Globally, quantum computing is still in its infancy, and the successful operation of "Origin Wukong" will undoubtedly attract more attention from research institutions and companies, promoting international cooperation and development in this field. We look forward to greater breakthroughs in the combination of quantum computing and artificial intelligence in the future, bringing more possibilities for technological advancement.