How quantum computing and smart planning could supercharge AI

The phrase "Quantum computing" sounds like something from a science fiction show, but it's very real. Some federal agencies are already investing in it and more are sure to follow. Agency leaders need to understand what it is, how it differs from the traditional computer technology everyone uses, and what to do in order to implement it. Put as simply as possible, Quantum computing uses quantum mechanics to perform computation. These phenomena enable certain kinds of calculations at a speed and scale that conventional computers cannot come close to matching. However, much of its potential remains theoretical as scientists continue to refine the technology.