Correct Option (C)
I and III only
Explanation
The concept of a Majorana-based chip leverages Majorana fermions, which are exotic quasi-particles theorized to be their own antiparticles. This approach is aimed at developing topological qubits with enhanced error resistance and stability, which are critical for advancing scalable quantum computing. Thus, Statement I is correct.
Deep learning is a specialized subfield of machine learning. It utilizes artificial neural networks with multiple layers (deep architectures) to process complex data and learn intricate patterns, enabling advanced functionalities in areas such as image classification, speech recognition, and natural language processing. Thus, Statement III is correct.
Incorrect Options
Statement II is incorrect. The development of Majorana-based quantum computing chips is primarily led by Microsoft's Station Q research group, often in collaboration with academic institutions. While Amazon Web Services (AWS) is active in the quantum computing space through its Amazon Braket service, it is not the developer of the Majorana chip.
Therefore, options including Statement II (1, 2, and 4) are incorrect.