When Quantum, AI, and Education Collide
What happens when quantum technology and artificial intelligence, two of the most transformative technologies of our time, meet the world of education?
That was the starting point of a recent conversation I had on the “Beyond the Bit” podcast. What began as a chat about my background in physics quickly turned into something broader: a reflection on how we learn, teach, and innovate in a world where technology itself is evolving faster than our classrooms can keep up.
The Quantum Story Is Bigger Than Computing
When people think of quantum, they often imagine futuristic computers locked away in high-security labs. But as we discussed on the podcast, the story is much wider. Quantum isn’t only about computing it’s about communication, sensing, and entirely new ways of processing entirely new information.
And education plays a crucial role here: For quantum technologies to fulfill their potential, we will need not just physicists, but designers, lawyers, business leaders, and creatives who understand what this technology means and how it might shape their industries.
That’s the mission behind the School of Quantum: to make this world more approachable, more interdisciplinary, and more human.
From Qubits to Classrooms
During the episode, we also touched on what’s changed in the field itself. Ten years ago, I was working on a two-qubit system: small, but beautiful. It was already enough to explore the fundamentals of entanglement and superposition.
Today, researchers are building machines with hundreds of qubits. That leap sounds simple, but it changes everything, from the engineering challenges of cooling and control, to the algorithms we can actually run. It’s a reminder that technology moves in fast, and that education must evolve just as fast to keep up.
The AI Factor
Of course, no discussion about learning today is complete without mentioning AI.
In the podcast, we explored both sides of this new reality. On one hand, language models like ChatGPT are opening up incredible new ways to learn, helping students explore, experiment, and code faster than ever before.
But on the other hand, they can make it too easy to skip the hard parts, the moments of lifting yourself out of being stuck and reflecting, which is where real understanding happens. The key is finding a balance: using AI as a tool for discovery, not a substitute for thinking.
At the School of Quantum, we are actively been experimenting with AI not only for learning, but also for creating, from AI-generated visuals and avatars to interactive project-based learning formats. Each experiment teaches us something new about how technology can help people connect with complex ideas.
Why It Matters
Ultimately, this episode is not just about quantum physics or AI, it’s about how knowledge spreads. The next big breakthroughs won’t come from isolated experts, but from collaboration across disciplines. And that starts with accessible, engaging education.
So whether you’re an engineer curious about what’s next in quantum, an educator exploring new learning formats, or simply someone fascinated by how technology changes how we think, I think you’ll enjoy this conversation.
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