🎙️ Welcome to AI with Shaily, hosted by Shailendra Kumar! Today, Shaily takes us on an exciting journey into the fascinating crossroads of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and the legendary video game DOOM. Yes, you read that right—DOOM is back, but this time with a quantum twist! 👾⚛️ The spotlight is on "Quandoom," a viral sensation that’s essentially DOOM reimagined as a quantum computing project. Imagine a quantum computer so advanced it can run the very first level of DOOM. Sounds like sci-fi? Well, Luke Mortimer, a Quantum Information PhD student known as Lumorti, has made a bold step toward that vision. He created Quandoom, a version of DOOM translated into a massive quantum assembly file (QASM). This file uses quantum gates like Toffoli and Hadamard to simulate classical logic on qubits—an incredibly complex and mind-bending feat! 🧠💻 However, here’s the kicker: no current quantum computer is powerful enough to run Quandoom natively. To do so, we’d need a staggering 72,000 qubits and 80 million quantum gates—far beyond the reach of today’s machines. Instead, Quandoom runs on classical laptops through clever simulation, achieving about 10 to 20 frames per second. While not playable in the traditional sense, this simulation is a powerful proof of concept demonstrating the potential of quantum computing. 💥🖥️ The game itself is stripped down to an "X-ray" mode—meaning no colors, no sounds, and none of the usual DOOM secrets or enemy behaviors. Despite its minimalism, this version playfully answers the age-old tech meme: "Can it run DOOM?" We’ve seen DOOM run on everything from toasters to calculators, and now quantum computers have their turn in the spotlight. 🔍🎮 Luke admits he’s grown a bit bored with the project but encourages the community to contribute via GitHub. The buzz is growing, with clips of the quantum-simulated gameplay lighting up social media and sparking conversations about the future of quantum technology—not just in science labs but potentially in gaming and beyond. 🌐🔥 Shaily, with his background in AI and a keen interest in quantum advances, finds projects like Quandoom truly enchanting. They echo the early days of computing when daring experiments hinted at the vast possibilities ahead. It’s like standing on the edge of a new quantum frontier, watching innovators explore the unknown with playful curiosity and serious intent. 🚀✨ For tech enthusiasts eager to dive deeper, Shaily offers a bonus tip: try playing with QASM simulators yourself. It’s a fascinating hands-on way to understand the practical challenges of quantum computing today, bridging theory and fun by experimenting with quantum gates and circuit design. 🎲🔬 So, what’s the verdict? Could quantum computers revolutionize gaming one day, or is Quandoom just a clever scientific art project? The future is undeniably quantum, but many puzzles remain to be solved. As the legendary physicist Richard Feynman said, "What I cannot create, I do not understand." Projects like Quandoom bring us closer to understanding—and ultimately creating—the quantum future. 🌟🔮 For more cutting-edge news on AI and quantum computing, connect with Shailendra Kumar on YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Medium. Don’t forget to subscribe for your weekly dose of AI insights and share your thoughts on Quandoom and quantum gaming in the comments. Until next time, keep questioning and experimenting—because that’s how innovation happens! 💡🤖 This has been Shailendra Kumar on AI with Shaily. Thanks for listening! 🎧🙏