Top Student at Their Peak-Chapter 826 - 281: How Could They Possibly Have That Capability? (Part 2)
"Xiao Du, I didn’t slack off, all the computational processes have been backed up. Would you like to retrieve and review them?"
"Hmm, Baozi, retrieve the timing of the data acquisition card."
"Okay, Xiao Du, the timing of the acquisition card will be displayed on screen one."
Soon, the computing window running on the first screen minimized, and the detailed data of the data acquisition card was displayed.
Du Kai placed his hand on the mouse and began to review carefully.
It didn’t seem to be luck. According to the background data displayed by the data card, the system was indeed running very normally.
This discovery excited Du Kai. After all, it was the first time the system had run smoothly for so long without major logical errors causing system lags or reboots.
This reminded him of the day when he was about to get off work, and Brother Zhou came to do the update, mysteriously telling him there was a major update this time and there might be surprises.
To be honest, he didn’t quite believe it at the time.
Because such words have been said too many times. Every time there is a major update, a bunch of problems can be solved.
Indeed, many problems were solved, but previously, the longest high-load normal operation was only twenty hours.
And often, the major update requires dismantling the chassis. The last update didn’t even involve dismantling the chassis...
"Baozi, execute the cross-entropy benchmark test."
"Okay, Xiao Deng, the cross-entropy benchmark test program has been launched."
The cross-entropy benchmark test involves many aspects, but the testing software mainly calculates the cross-distribution difference between the actual output distribution of N quantum bit circuits and the ideal simulation distribution.
Simply put, it evaluates the operational status of the quantum processor’s performance.
Being able to continuously run for more than forty hours under high load without errors while the quantum processor remains in good condition is indeed a major breakthrough.
Actually, earlier in the year, just using this computer for gaming, browsing the web, and watching videos, there was no problem at all.
As long as high-complexity quantum calculations aren’t involved, the stability of the system and hardware has reached a level comparable to current electronic computers.
Moreover, it’s even more intelligent. After all, the new operating system code without burdens is very streamlined, unlike those code mountains. It can seamlessly integrate current artificial intelligence technology.
Plus, quantum calculations are inherently more compatible with advanced machine learning technologies, so in the field of artificial intelligence it can outperform ordinary electronic computers.
But obviously, that’s not enough. If it can’t execute high-load quantum tasks, then it’s completely lacking in cost-effectiveness.
After all, just completing simple tasks, this computer doesn’t actually have any advantage compared to classical computers and lacks mature ecological application support.
Without establishing a mature advantage for special quantum tasks, it’s difficult to quickly build a sustainable ecosystem.
It’s true that web rendering speed is 1.2 times faster than the Chrome V8 engine, and video decoding power consumption can be reduced by 30%. While this data can be used for promotion, ordinary users can’t actually feel the difference during usage.
But if users are told that this computer can create a 3D model that fits the scene described in a few minutes via voice description, then the feeling is immediately different.
Because one can truly feel the cash value from various aspects. Only then will people be willing to spend money to buy it, and the development costs can be recouped.
After all, the pricing of this thing isn’t cheap. It costs over fifty thousand just for a chassis, without any peripheral equipment.
Actually, from Du Kai’s perspective, making this thing into a general consumer product for everyone right now is inherently wasteful.
If he could control the Quantum Alliance, he would definitely develop specialized large-scale quantum simulation computers to sell to wealthy companies in research and finance fields.
For instance, sell to pharmaceutical companies for drug molecule screening; sell to financial companies for quantification and security protection; sell to cloud service providers like Penguin, Youwei, Microsoft, and Google to build dedicated super quantum cloud servers...
Not only can it be sold for more, but it also saves several times the preliminary work. Facing direct consumers requires solving far too many problems.
Many times, designers of computers can’t even imagine how many different ways a computer can be used when in the hands of ordinary people.
Of course, Du Kai is not against quantum simulation computers entering ordinary households. You can totally occupy the specialized market first, complete the technological accumulation, and then start research towards the consumer market directly.
He even specifically asked his mentor, Wang Xingyao, about this issue at a dinner. The answer he got made him start to truly admire Qiao Yu.
"Do you know why there was a live broadcast of quantum simulation calculations at that time? Why Academician Qiao insisted on launching this project? Because Microsoft angered Qiao Yu back then at a timely moment.
So if, like you said, first make B-end large-scale simulated quantum computers, it would indeed be much more convenient. You wouldn’t even need to build a Quantum Simulation Technology Standards Alliance. But there’s no way to vent!"
Now the Quantum Technology Standards Alliance is formed, starting to develop general-purpose quantum simulation computers and systems. Guess if they’re anxious? Let me tell you, they’re going crazy. Their stock price has been dropping continuously!"
Hearing this, Du Kai understood.
This is Academician Qiao trying to get back at Microsoft, isn’t it!
One can only say pursuing one’s desire for vengeance, and being capricious with talent. Obviously, having talent is most crucial; being capricious can still garner support, even with investments as colossal as several hundred billion, without talent it’s evidently impossible.
Such a life is enviable.
Only those engaged in research know how difficult it is to secure funding support for projects.
Although Deng Kai is only a PhD student, not at the stage where he needs to find projects on his own, during his master’s degree he witnessed how humble his mentor could be at seeking projects.
A renowned master’s mentor who could be summoned and dismissed by the party with a nod. Sometimes Deng Kai felt sad for his mentor.
Then see how simple it is for Academician Qiao to secure projects, where concepts alone are enough to have investors lined up waving their money, even if it’s just to vent for himself.
The contrast is so stark, making Deng Kai feel that a great researcher should be like this.
However, at this moment, Deng Kai didn’t have so many thoughts; he was already fully immersed in Baozi’s self-inspection process.
When a person is fully focused on something, time always passes particularly quickly.
In no time, two hours had passed, and if it weren’t for the phone casually tossed to the side ringing suddenly, he wouldn’t have noticed it was almost lunchtime.
After glancing at the caller display, Deng Kai immediately answered the call, not even waiting for the other side to speak before saying excitedly: "Boss, good news, Brother Zhou came to update something two days ago, and these past two days, the third machine has been surprisingly stable under high load.
I’m conducting benchmark tests, and with dynamic rank learning enabled in high mode, both compression rate and entanglement fidelity haven’t significantly declined. The system remains stable, and it guarantees stability for two consecutive days."
Evidently, this news surprised Wang Xingyao on the other end, prompting him to respond directly: "Oh? Is it really that miraculous?"
"Yes, boss, it’s really that miraculous. If you don’t believe it, you can come see for yourself," Deng Kai immediately replied.
"Oh, by the way, calling you was to tell you this. In the afternoon, I will visit the research center with Academician Qiao. We’ll go through a few labs.
Make sure to prepare all your test reports for the labs you’re responsible for during this period, especially after Brother Zhou did the update."
Upon hearing this, Deng Kai felt an inexplicable excitement.
He has been in charge of this work for over a year now and has really not seen Qiao Yu in the lab.
Not that Qiao Yu has never been around the lab side, just that he comes very rarely, Deng Kai heard that he’s been here twice, but unfortunately, he just happened to miss them, mainly because he wasn’t notified in advance.
This time he can finally see him in person.
"Don’t worry, boss, everything is ready. Just waiting for Academician Qiao to come. By the way, can you reveal why Academician Qiao suddenly wants to come to the lab?"
"Guess why we solved so many issues right after this update. Once you guess, it should be clear."
Deng Kai suddenly realized...
He knew it...
It wasn’t that he underestimated his fellow brothers; they simply didn’t have that ability!
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