Long description

Context and Background:
The SingularityNET Foundation, in collaboration with the OpenCog Foundation and TrueAGI, is advancing scalable AGI development through the OpenCog Hyperon framework. As AGI systems evolve, quantum computing is frequently cited as a potential accelerator for AGI tasks. However, the distinction between the real capabilities of quantum computing and the speculative hype around its potential remains unclear.

This RFP seeks to conduct a comprehensive literature review and analysis of current quantum computing technologies and their potential relevance to AGI. The research will focus on assessing the various quantum computing implementations to determine:

• Which, if any, already potentially offer realistic and measurable benefits to AGI development. If such do offer such benefits, in what way(s);
• Which, if any, will potentially offer realistic and measurable benefits to AGI development in the very near to near future. If such do offer such benefits, when and in what way(s);
• And whether or not the applicability of quantum computing is overstated. 

This study is critical for guiding future AGI research and development efforts toward the most promising technologies.

The goal of this project is to:
Collect and analyze research on the current state of quantum computing as it pertains to AGI, specifically evaluating the potential of the different types to improve key AGI components within the Hyperon framework. This study will differentiate between realistic opportunities and hype, providing a clear path for further research.

Collaboration:
This RFP may lead to subsequent RFPs focusing on experimental testing of quantum computing technologies in AGI applications or exploring hybrid quantum-classical systems for AGI tasks.

RFP Expected Outcomes:

• An evaluation of:
  • MeTTa, MeTTa compilers, and Hyperon technologies and how current hardware may fail to provide required or optimal processing among the various cognitive modules. This should involve interacting with the Hyperon team who've built the existing and in-development MeTTa interpreters.
  • Quantum computing and its potential applicability to AGI  – particularly to the various AGI components, separately and together, and how they may address the shortcomings of current state of the art hardware for the respective computational requirements.
• Identification of realistic use cases for quantum computing in AGI, particularly within the OpenCog Hyperon framework.
  • Use of the ZX-calculus (https://zxcalculus.com/intro.html) could be useful in creating detailed analyses.
• Clear differentiation between speculative hype and genuine quantum computing potential for AGI tasks.
• Recommendations for further research on quantum computing in AGI.