Investment in Quantum Computing: The Gateway to Technological Dominance in the 21st Century

Andrew Vance

The 21st century is confronting profound transformations driven by emerging technologies, notably quantum computing, which promises opportunities and risks. As industries and governments invest heavily in quantum capabilities, the looming threat of quantum computers compromising current encryption schemes has prompted the exploration of postquantum systems. This research surveys quantum technologies and reviews existing and proposed quantum policies, particularly cybersecurity, to address critical policy challenges encompassing full-spectrum quantum computing development. Our retrospective literature review and prospective analysis reveal that the research and innovation trajectory involving quantum computing technologies will mature within the next decade. With geopolitical actors gaining access to cloud-based quantum computers, more stakeholders will engage with these nascent technologies, presenting new opportunities and risks. We argue that misaligned proposals, not sufficiently aligned with strategic policy, could hinder the adoption of emerging technologies and undermine national security. This thesis analyzes and addresses these issues and provides recommendations to enhance quantum computing security analysis and reshape geopolitical policies to effectively counter the imminent threats to national security.

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S. Ya. Kilin

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Krishna Prasad K, Patnaik, Anup

Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing are the latest Computing Technology of the 21st Century which has numerous applications in the field of Education, Entertainment, Healthcare, Security, and Commercial fields. Artificial Intelligence is more mature now compared to Quantum Computing and the latter one is still in its early stages and many top companies like Honeywell, Google, and IBM already invested a good amount of money in Research and development. Traditional Computing involves computation with a binary digit (bit) 1 and 0 whereas quantum computing involves Qubit and the information can have more than one or multiple states. Artificial Intelligence in simple words is making the computer system think, and respond to certain critical problems and provide the best solution like human beings. Quantum Computing is the traditional form of computing with new means or methods and which follows a similar rule of Atoms to manipulate or process Information. Artificial Intelligence system is strongly connected with the Internet of Things (IoT) for decision making and to provide the ideal solution when machines are connected with human beings. In this paper, we discuss on present and future developments of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing and its contributions or relationship with other related fields of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This paper also discusses future breakthroughs of these two technologies. This paper will make a real attempt to find the existing developments, future growth, and applications of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing.