In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, quantum technology and artificial intelligence undoubtedly stand as two pillars shaping our future. Recently, our institution had the privilege of hosting renowned scholar Professor Chang Ching-Ray, who delivered a captivating lecture titled "When Quantum Technology Meets Artificial Intelligence," unveiling the mysterious intersection of these two cutting-edge fields. Drawing from his profound academic background and extensive knowledge, Professor Chang eloquently expounded on the current state of quantum technology and artificial intelligence. He emphasized that these two domains have become focal points for governmental development worldwide, highlighting their pivotal roles in future technological and economic landscapes. Particularly regarding quantum technology, Professor Chang predicted its imminent revolutionary impact, foreseeing a transformation of our familiar world within the next few years. In elucidating the development of artificial intelligence, Professor Chang ingeniously incorporated Taoist philosophy, integrating it with quantum theory to offer a novel interpretation of the concept of "tokens" in AI. This collision of Eastern and Western wisdom not only broadened the audience's perspective but also provided a unique cultural lens for understanding artificial intelligence. However, while painting this futuristic technological landscape, Professor Chang did not neglect to remind us of the limitations in artificial intelligence development. He astutely used the example of Expert Systems to illustrate that despite their ability to solve most problems, they cannot truly simulate the human brain. The distinctive feature of the human brain lies in its pattern recognition capabilities, which fundamentally differs from mere digital computation. Professor Chang's lecture was not confined to technical aspects; he delved into the potential societal impacts of artificial intelligence and quantum technology. He posed a thought-provoking question: Will technology replace our jobs? This inquiry sparked profound reflections among the attendees on future social structures and employment patterns. To deepen students' understanding of quantum physics, Professor Chang cleverly introduced the famous thought experiment known as "Einstein's Bed." This experiment, which imagines a person lying on a large bed suspended from the ceiling, explores the impact of measurement on quantum systems and the role of the observer in the quantum world. Through this vivid and engaging example, Professor Chang not only elucidated complex concepts such as quantum superposition and wave function collapse due to measurement but also ignited students' keen interest in quantum physics, effectively enhancing their quantum physics literacy. Facing the impending "quantum wave," Professor Chang earnestly encouraged the students to seize the pulse of the era, actively learn, and boldly innovate. His words were filled with encouragement and expectation, as if he could already envision the students' brilliant performances on the future stage of technology. This lecture was not merely a feast of knowledge but also a collision and inspiration of ideas. The future landscape of quantum technology and artificial intelligence painted by Professor Chang, his profound insights into the current limitations of AI, and his forward-thinking reflections on social issues undoubtedly opened a window to the future for the students. Through this event, we hope to ignite students' passion for emerging technologies, cultivate their innovative thinking and insight, while also nurturing their sensitivity to the social impacts of technological development, laying a solid foundation for them in this era full of opportunities and challenges. Professor Chang's lecture was like a breath of fresh spring air, injecting new vitality into our institution's science and technology education and pointing out possible future directions for our aspiring students. We believe that in the near future, we will witness more outstanding talents blooming in the intersection of quantum technology and artificial intelligence, contributing their efforts to the advancement of human technology and social development.

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Date: 2024/09/21