To me it seems straightforward: Intelligence is magical. Classical computers are not magical. Quantum computing is magical. Therefore we need quantum computing for AI.
However, if after a few years quantum computing becomes non-magical, it will become obvious that we need something else.
I am reminded of Asimov’s “positronic brain” and how he came up with it. Perhaps the new goal of research in artificial intelligence should be coming up with new magical terms and explaining as little as possible. It could earn enough money and public interest to create an artificial person...
The forms of intelligence I am familiar with (really only one kind, from a materials points of view) are not enough to discuss what is truly necessary for successful AI.
To me it seems straightforward: Intelligence is magical. Classical computers are not magical. Quantum computing is magical. Therefore we need quantum computing for AI.
However, if after a few years quantum computing becomes non-magical, it will become obvious that we need something else.
Do they play Mass Effect? It’s possible that they picked it up from sci-fi in which A) its’ required or B) in which brains are considered quantum.
I am reminded of Asimov’s “positronic brain” and how he came up with it. Perhaps the new goal of research in artificial intelligence should be coming up with new magical terms and explaining as little as possible. It could earn enough money and public interest to create an artificial person...
The forms of intelligence I am familiar with (really only one kind, from a materials points of view) are not enough to discuss what is truly necessary for successful AI.