With enough test-time compute, AI could discover many useful quantum algorithms
jachiam0 · x · 2026-07-26
The poster argues that if AI systems become good enough at math and get enough test-time compute, they should in principle be able to autonomously discover many of the quantum algorithms that meaningfully beat classical approaches.
The core claim is an upside-overhang view: stronger reasoning systems may not just solve known problems faster, but may also uncover new algorithmic ideas in domains like quantum computing that currently depend on human insight.
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