AI and Quantum Computing

What if the next AI revolution began 40 years ago—in a single paper? The story of John Hopfield’s 1982 neural network model, now foundational to modern AI, took four decades to realize. This isn’t a tale of delay—it’s proof that breakthroughs thrive in ecosystems that fund deep, long-term science. As George Arnold Alexander III, MPA, notes: 'The real innovation engine isn’t speed—it’s the sustained belief in the unseen.' This insight comes directly from remarks by Peter Dervan and Jacqueline Barton at Caltech’s 2026 inauguration. Their reflections on Caltech’s culture of intellectual freedom and generational investment in discovery offer a blueprint for AI and quantum computing leaders today. The full source: https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/remarks-from-invited-speakers-at-inauguration-jacqueline-barton-and-peter-dervan Source: https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/remarks-from-invited-speakers-at-inauguration-jacqueline-barton-and-peter-dervan View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request.