CICAS“五岳杯”量子计算专项赛启动

Core Viewpoint - The 2025 Third National Artificial Intelligence Application Scenario Innovation Challenge (CICAS) "Wuyue Cup" Quantum Computing Special Competition has officially launched, aiming to attract at least 100 project teams with disruptive original technologies and industry applications based on quantum computing [1][2] Group 1: Competition Overview - The competition is hosted by the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence and co-organized by several institutions, including the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Quantum Science Center and China Mobile Cloud Capability Center [1] - Registration for the competition is open from June 16 to August 31, 2025 [1] Group 2: Industry Insights - The Chinese quantum technology industry is advancing steadily, with quantum computing expected to overcome current computational bottlenecks in AI model training, enhancing algorithm efficiency [1] - The integration of AI and quantum computing is anticipated to play a significant role in various application fields such as biochemistry, fintech, information security, and engineering design, becoming a strategic high ground [1] Group 3: Competition Categories - The competition features six main topics related to quantum computing applications, including optimization of deep learning model architectures, large model compression, task scheduling strategies, quantum clustering algorithms for user classification in recommendation systems, explorations of explainable AI, and quantum + AI methods for industry scenarios [2] - The competition awards include special prizes, first prizes, second prizes, and third prizes, with special and first prize projects recommended for the CICAS national finals [2] Group 4: Previous Success - Since its inception in 2023, CICAS has successfully held two editions, attracting over 4,800 technology talent teams and projects, and has invited numerous authoritative review teams, aiming to establish a benchmark event for innovation in AI application scenarios and the industrialization of scientific achievements [2]