2025-12-09
Dr. Pongsak Wonglertkunakorn
Quantum Computing vs AI — Competitors or Complements?
Dr. Pongsak Wonglertkunakorn
- Workplace Consultant
- Ph.D. in Management from National Institute of Development Administration
- M.S. in Computer and Information Science from University of Pennsylvania
- B.Eng. in Computer Engineering from Chulalongkorn University
Quantum Computing is often portrayed as a rival to AI, but the truth is more nuanced. AI and quantum computing excel in different domains:
- AI: learns patterns from massive datasets
- Quantum: performs extremely complex parallel calculations with unprecedented speed
Together, they unlock possibilities such as:
Artificial Intelligence is fundamentally reshaping how organizations approach security. Access control is no longer limited to cards or fingerprints—AI enables systems to recognize, analyze, and respond with human-like accuracy.
- Ultra-fast optimization for logistics, finance, and drug discovery
- Near-instant analysis of gigantic datasets
- Solutions to problems that classical computers cannot compute efficiently
Quantum will not replace AI—it will amplify AI’s intelligence and performance, redefining the boundaries of computation.