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Quantum technology governance: A standards-first approach

Mateo Aboy, Urs Gasser, I. Glenn Cohen, Mauritz Kop

Published Aug 7, 2025• 10 citations
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Abstract

Standards offer a flexible, globally harmonized path to govern early-stage quantum technologies while preserving innovation, security, and international cooperation.
DOI
10.1126/science.adw0018

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