Chapter 359 Island Artificial Intelligence

In actual quantum computer programming, you may encounter some unexpected problems.

In the following time, Chang Xiaoping took Xu You to get familiar with the new quantum optimization equipment architecture.

Through practical operations, Xu You became more familiar with the entire framework and further deepened his ideas.

"Chang Gong, my current idea is to test the computing and programming application capabilities of the island quantum computer by developing a chess-like artificial intelligence system."

In fact, Xu You already had such a preliminary idea before coming here.

After understanding the equipment architecture in detail, Xu You was basically certain that this idea was feasible.

"Artificial intelligence for chess? What kind of chess is it?"

For example, we usually play a lot of chess, including Chinese chess, international chess, backgammon, go, etc.

Chinese chess is the most common chess game in my country and can be found everywhere on the streets and in parks.

In terms of popularity, there is certainly no chess game that can compare with Chinese chess.

But if you are testing the performance of a computer, the most critical factor is not the popularity, but the complexity.

At this point, Go is definitely the most complex chess game.

The total number of changes is approximately 10 to the 172nd power.

Even the most advanced electronic computers cannot complete such a huge calculation before the destruction of the universe.

Although quantum computers are much faster than electronic computers in terms of calculation speed.

It is also impossible to complete this nearly infinite calculation in a limited time.

However, the inability to exhaust all situations does not mean that it is impossible to make an excellent Go artificial intelligence.

At this point, AlphaGo has set a good example.

Thinking of this, Xu You replied:

"Of course it's Go. If you want to test the ability of a quantum computer, you must choose the most complex chess game."

"But... can our quantum computer really achieve this level of programming?"

Hearing Xu You's idea, Chang Xiaoping did not show an optimistic attitude.

Chang Xiaoping, who is familiar with the operating environment of quantum computers, knows that no quantum computer in the world currently has such capabilities.

Even when the distance reaches this level, there is still a big gap.

Later, Chang Xiaoping used his own experience to explain to Xu You the various difficulties that may be encountered in this research.

"Our quantum computer has great advantages when dealing with exhaustive methods. But many practical problems cannot be solved just by exhaustive methods. With the new quantum optimization equipment framework, we are indeed using

Quantum computers have some disruptive ideas for solving traditional problems. However, solving problems like Go is still a bit difficult."

It's not that Xu You is unaware of these difficulties, but Xu You has already been prepared.

"I understand, Chang Gong. I think we can try it first. If this direction doesn't work, then let's start with something simpler."

Xu You's goal is to make the system built by the island quantum computer have the same ability to perform deep learning on its own like AlphaGo.

As long as this is achieved, it will also have more important applications in other fields including medical care, energy, etc.

"Okay, Professor Xu, we will definitely support your research fully."

Since Xu You insisted on his idea, Chang Xiaoping would definitely not have any objections.

After all, even Han Shubin, the academician and the leader of the team, will do his best to support Xu You.

Not to mention a software engineer like Chang Xiaoping.

After confirming the plan and arrangement, Xu You officially started the work.

Although it is just using a quantum computer to create an artificial intelligence software for Go.

However, you must have the necessary Go knowledge.

Fortunately, Xu You had taken an elective course in Go at Jijing University, and his chess skills had greatly improved in the three games with Nie Jie.

In order to enhance your learning experience and exercise your brain power.

Xu You also plays blind chess with himself in his free time, and his level of Go is constantly improving.

Even though Xu You has not officially tested his chess prowess, at least among amateur Go enthusiasts, Xu You is definitely considered relatively powerful and has the ability to compete with some professional players.

After a detailed understanding of the new quantum device optimization framework and a thorough analysis of the game Go.

Xu You identified several important parts of this Go quantum artificial intelligence system.

The first part is the chess moving system.

Determine the current chessboard situation, sample and predict the next move.

The second part is the evaluation system.

Based on the given situation, determine who has the advantage, black or white, and estimate the approximate winning rate.

The third part is the quality system.

Because in actual games, the game time is limited.

It is impossible to completely calculate every step before making a move.

Quality planning must be carried out according to the length of time.

When necessary, the quality of chess play can be appropriately discarded to ensure that it does not time out.

Because quantum computers have great limitations, and the new quantum device optimization framework is still in its very early stages.

At the beginning, the programming process was not easy.

Xu You needs to make repeated adjustments to ensure that the program is compatible with quantum computers.

In order to enable myself to regularly use the island quantum computer to verify the correctness of the program.

As soon as Xu You had time, he came to the Island Quantum Laboratory of Hua Science and Technology University.

Later, Xu You even asked Han Shubin to help him arrange a dormitory at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

If you start your research too late, you can just live in the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

During the day-by-day research, Xu You solved one problem after another.

After continuous improvement, Xu You finally solved all three major problems and completed the entire quantum programming work.

Xu You named this artificial intelligence system HaidaoGo.

Completing quantum programming work does not mean that HaidaoGo has strong chess ability.

It also requires continuous deep learning to improve chess skills.

To this end, Xu You imported a large number of game records into HaidaoGo, and allowed it to continuously review and improve by playing games with itself.

Because the calculation speed of the island quantum computer is very fast, it can complete a chess game almost in an instant.

This allows him to accumulate a large amount of game materials in a short period of time and continuously improve his chess skills.

In just one day, HaidaoGo's chess skills have improved by leaps and bounds.

In order to test the current strength of HaidaoGo, Xu You tried to play a few games with it.
Chapter completed!