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International Conference on Smart Futuristic Technology (SMARTTECH)

Machine Learning with Hybrid Quantum-Classical Approaches: Exploring the Limits of Quantum Computing in Artificial Intelligence

M S N V Lakshmi Kantham A, Abdelhalim Mohammad Jubran, Sorabh Lakhanpal, R. Babitha Lincy, Veena K, Guma Ali

Published Jan 2, 2026• 0 citations
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Abstract

The entwining of quantum computing with classical machine learning has proven to be one of the most promising frontiers of artificial intelligence, as it possesses the potential to speed up intricate computations in ways that classical systems will never be able to achieve. This study delves into the theoretical and practical implications of hybrid quantum-classical approaches in machine learning, while also examining their advantages, limitations, and applicability in different domains. Utilizing quantum entanglement and parallelism, hybrid solutions also have the potential to process high-dimensional data, optimize complex functions, and facilitate pattern recognition tasks more efficiently. However, noise, decoherence, and limited qubit connectivity on current hardware pose considerable barriers to practical implementations. The authors discuss hybrid architectures like quantum-enhanced optimizers and variational quantum circuits which include classical pre- and post-processing to alleviate quantum limitations. Moreover, a comparative study is performed to show the effectiveness of hybrid models comparing with classical machine learning state-of-the-art in natural language processing, computer vision and financial modeling. Results indicate that although hybrid quantum–classical approaches provide significant gains in optimization and computational efficiency; these benefits remain limited by hardware limitations and the scalability of quantum algorithms. With these considerations in mind, the paper offers guidance for targeting future research directions in quantum machine learning, including advances in quantum error correction, quantum hardware scalability, and new algorithmic approaches. Additional advancements needed and notably, the study focused on a smaller representation of data Since quantum computing is relatively new and researchers are still exploring its application, it is still early days in terms of machine learning models that are solely, intrinsically quantum.

DOI
10.1109/icsft66733.2026.11507006

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