QASM-Eval: A Dataset to Train and Evaluate LLMs on OpenQASM-3 Beyond Quantum Circuits

Most direct association with OpenQASM/Qiskit ecosystem; could incorporate benchmarks/datasets into productized tooling and education, improving usage metrics.

Alphabet Inc.

Strong AI + quantum research stack; could use such datasets to improve tooling and maintain leadership perception.

Microsoft Corporation develops and supports software, services, devices, and solutions worldwide.

Can productize domain copilots via GitHub/Azure; benefits from any credible benchmark enabling fine-tuning and evaluation.

Amazon.com, Inc.

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Sentiment may favor software/platform ecosystems over standalone hardware differentiation in NISQ era; tooling progress doesn’t fix noise constraints.

Similar sentiment/expectations risk; near-term commercialization still constrained by hardware performance.

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Paper introduces QASM‑Eval, a dataset (4k train / 100 expert‑verified test) plus an extended verifier to train and evaluate LLMs for OpenQASM‑3 advanced, hardware‑facing features (mid‑circuit measurement/classical feedback for quantum error correction, timing for dynamical decoupling, pulse‑level control). Finding: frontier LLMs struggle but targeted fine‑tuning yields material improvements. Investable angle: tooling that lowers friction for hardware‑level quantum programming may accelerate adoption of QC software stacks and services. Actionability is moderate because the dataset is academic with indirect monetization, but it highlights a measurable bottleneck and catalyst for product roadmaps.