Quantum Machine Learning Opportunities for Scalable AI

Abstract

Quantum Machine Learning (QML) is an emerging interdisciplinary field that combines the computational power of quantum computing with machine learning techniques to address the scalability challenges faced by classical AI systems. As datasets and models grow in complexity, traditional machine learning algorithms encounter limitations related to processing speed, accuracy, and resource efficiency. This research explores the potential of QML to overcome these barriers by leveraging quantum algorithms such as Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithms (QAOA), Quantum Support Vector Machines (QSVM), and Quantum Neural Networks (QNNs) to enhance the scalability and efficiency of AI applications. Through a combination of literature review, algorithm simulation, and hybrid quantum-classical approaches, the study evaluates the speedup, accuracy improvements, and resource efficiency that quantum-enhanced models can offer. The research also investigates practical applications of QML in domains such as healthcare, finance, and climate science. Despite significant advancements, challenges related to quantum hardware, error correction, and noise remain, which will be discussed alongside strategies for overcoming these issues. The findings suggest that while quantum machine learning holds immense potential, its full impact on scalable AI will require further advancements in quantum computing and its integration with classical systems.