Our reflections from the AI Summit 2023

The AI Summit is over for another year - and the future of quantum and AI has never looked brighter for the UK.?

The theme for this year’s event as a whole was?Shape the Future: Uniting global tech to drive?sustainable innovation and as we digest all the amazing ideas, discussions and presentations we were privileged to be a part of on this topic, we’ve gathered our five key takeaways:

1. The combined power of quantum computing, artificial intelligence and digital twin technology has the potential to transform the way we live and work. These technologies can open up new opportunities and capabilities on an unprecedented scale. Fujitsu is unique in being able to deliver both innovation and integration, and technologies like our Actlyzer - a unique, dynamic bridge between the real and the virtual world which uses connected Digital Twins to enable people to interact with accurate detailed models of human movement - can deliver real outcomes to change our world.
2. The UK is well placed to become the world’s first quantum-ready economy. The UK’s flourishing quantum start-up ecosystem and skills programmes make it a critical centre for growing both the industry and the future workforce. As the industry develops, Fujitsu will continue to work closely with UK leaders and businesses to help them understand our emerging Japanese technologies, invest in the UK’s status as a scientific superpower, and harness and scale AI and quantum to deliver tangible outcomes.

3. Businesses should be embracing quantum and AI in the here and now, not waiting for the future. Quantum and AI technology is evolving at a rapid pace. Partnerships like that between 富士通 and Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) are already putting quantum computers into the world’s existing technological infrastructure and data centres to create a seamless customer experience and make these ground-breaking solutions usable today. It’s up to businesses to start interacting with and investing in the technology now.?

“Just in the last 12 months we have seen shifts in some domains towards practical applications of quantum…such as HSBC partnering with Fujitsu to explore real-world applications of quantum in banking.” Dr Keith Dear, MD of the Centre for Cognitive and Advanced Technologies.

4. The success of quantum and AI depends on global collaboration. As these technologies develop and grow, it is critical that we all work together to share knowledge and create a world which uses emerging, transformative technologies safely and effectively. Fujitsu’s Centre for Cognitive and Advanced Technologies provides a direct link to our work in Japan, and enables collaboration between industry, Government and academia, as well as allowing the UK to draw on Japan’s leadership in areas like supercomputing through Fujitsu’s work on Fugaku, one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers.

“Quantum technology has been getting better and better for the last five years and will make a significant impact on our society in the very near future.” Shintaro Sato, Head of Fujitsu’s Quantum Laboratory

5. Technology is the key to unlocking sustainable transformations. Fujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable through innovation, and the sheer number of visitors we welcomed to our stand showed growing interest in the critical link between technology and a more sustainable future. Take a look at our Technology and Service Vision 2023 for our recommendations on the actions companies should take to ensure a more sustainable future for our world and tackle issues like climate change, geopolitical tensions, and financial market turmoil.

We’d love to hear your thoughts from this year's Summit on how the real world applications of quantum and AI can drive sustainable innovation and create a brighter future for businesses, governments and societies - you can reach out to our team here on social media or through our website. Let’s keep the conversation going!

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