Scientists have successfully used a quantum computer to improve the accuracy of generative AI models in drug discovery. A team from the Technical University of Denmark ran a hybrid model that combined a quantum computer with traditional processors to generate novel peptides.
The team worked on the project in their spare time, using leftover funding from other projects, as they believed the innovative science was too risky for traditional foundations.
The results showed that the quantum computer sped up the AI model, producing more successful peptides than its classical counterpart, especially where training data was rare. The team believes this technology could accelerate the development of personalized immunotherapies and vaccines.
