Scientists use quantum machine learning to create semiconductors for the first time – and it could transform how chips are made

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Microchips power almost every modern device — phones, laptops and even fridges. But behind the scenes, making them is a complex process. But researchers say they have found a way to tap into the power of quantum computing to make it simpler.

Scientists in Australia have developed a quantum machine learning technique — a blend of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing principles — that could change how microchips are made.