Quantum Computers: Avoiding Overstated Performance Claims
Quantum computer makers urged to stop overstating performance, misleading public with "fool the masses" tactics, instead adopt transparent reporting standards.
This is a Plain English Papers summary of a research paper called Transparent Performance Reporting Standards Urged for Quantum Computers. If you like these kinds of analysis, you should join AImodels.fyi or follow us on Twitter. Overview The paper discusses techniques for avoiding the common practice of overstating the performance of quantum computers to "fool the masses" and boost sales. It draws on a 1991 article by David Bailey that described similar issues with massively parallel computers, and how that led to the development of procedural standards to help benchmarkers provide...