Quantum technology has the potential to revolutionize computing and communication, addressing real world challenges in chemistry, logistics and finance. However, key bottlenecks - such as quantum error correction - must be overcome to unlock its full potential. Quantum computers use qubits (the quantum counterpart of the classical bit), which, while having great computational power, are highly error-prone. Building usable quantum computers requires a process of error correction.
Although artificial intelligence offers possibilities, human creativity remains essential for solving complex problems such as these. In this project, Leiden University, in collaboration with Waag Futurelab, is therefore investigating how human creativity and artificial intelligence can work together to develop innovative solutions for quantum error correction. Creative strategies are precisely what machine learning models need to identify and resolve errors in quantum computers on a large scale.
ERRATIQ
This research has led to the design of the citizen science game ERRATIQ. In this game, players solve random error patterns that occur in real quantum chips. Every strategy you follow (a series of clicks) is stored anonymously. This data is used to train AI models that perform error correction in quantum computers in the real world. In this way, as a player of the game, you contribute directly to scientific innovation.
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Through interactive engagement, gamification, and AI optimization, the project seeks to:
- Enhance human-AI collaboration to improve fault-tolerant quantum computing.
- Raise public awareness of quantum technology’s impact on daily life.
- Develop an engaging quantum error correction game to refine AI training models.
By integrating society into the quantum revolution, we pave the way for future breakthroughs that benefit both science and humanity.
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