A recent study demonstrates the applicability of quantum computers for multi-objective optimization, bringing quantum computing a step closer towards practical applications.
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Akshay, V., Gu, M. Improving the balance of trade-offs in multi-objective optimization with quantum computing. Nat Comput Sci 5, 1102–1103 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43588-025-00936-0
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