INDUSTRY VIEW
WHAT SHOULD THE ROLE OF QUANTUM COMPUTING AND AI BE IN HEALTHCARE ?
KEFREEN BATISTA , VICE PRESIDENT OF TECHNOLOGIES AT GLOBANT
Kefreen Batista , Vice President of Technologies at Globant , discusses the role of Quantum Computing and AI in healthcare .
Imagine a world in which complex medical diagnoses are almost instantaneous and personalized treatments are developed in record time . Although it is in its early stages , the effectiveness of quantum processing is making this reality closer than we imagine .
According to International Data Corporation ( IDC ), investments in the Quantum Computing ( QC ) market are expected to reach nearly US $ 16.4 billion by the end of 2027 , representing a five-year compound annual growth rate ( CAGR ) of 48.1 %.
In addition , according to recent studies published in the Journal of Management , Information and Technology Studies , by 2025 , about 40 % of large corporations will be training professionals with quantum knowledge . The same research suggests that Quantum Computing is about to be adopted on a large scale through practical applications for various industries around the world , especially in the area of health . In addition to rapid diagnoses and personalized treatments , this technology tends to revolutionize everything from molecular simulation to clinical trials , providing exponentially faster data processing . Vaccines that could take months to develop , for example , can take minutes with Quantum Computing .
It is something so extraordinary that it seems impossible . However , it is more real than ever . But how , in fact , does this processor work ?
Unlike classical computers , which use bits ( the smallest unit of information that can be stored or transmitted ), quantum computers use qubits ( unit of quantum information ), which represent 0 and 1 at the same time , thanks to superposition combined with quantum entanglement , allowing for much faster and more efficient data processing . Due to this system , CQ has almost infinite processing power , with practically unlimited possibilities for actions in various sectors . In addition , the combination of this feature with AI can lead to even more significant advances .
However , to achieve these exponential results , the advances of this cutting-edge technology still encounter some significant challenges along the way , such as the infrastructure of this system , which is considered complex , unstable and expensive . Since several quantum computers are submerged in almost frozen waters so as
With this infinite and revolutionary potential , it is increasingly evident that we are on the verge of an unprecedented transformation in healthcare .
not to suffer external interference , such as thermal noise , electromagnetic radiation and vibrations , which can cause errors in the calculations achieved , none of the companies investing in the technology inform the world where these processors are , thus further ensuring the advancement and security of Quantum Computing .
With this infinite and revolutionary potential , it is increasingly evident that we are on the verge of an unprecedented transformation in healthcare . In the nottoo-distant future , we may see advanced molecular simulation and agile drug development promoted by this technology , which tends to completely reshape the medical landscape .
The promise of exponentially faster data processing means that we will not only optimize existing treatments , but also open new frontiers for cures for diseases that currently seem unattainable . •
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