The State of Quantum Computing: Applications, Initiatives, Challenges and Ethical Concerns up to 2025

Farial Mahmod Tishan

Quantum Computing Advancement: Applications, Initiatives, Challenges and Ethical Concerns up to 2025 is a review paper prepared by Farial Mahmod Tishan. The principal objective of this study is to present a comprehensive review of the current state of quantum computing’s ground-breaking applications. Secondly, it explores government initiatives and inter-governmental cooperations around the world for research and workforce development. Finally, the paper underlines the current challenges, limitations and ethical concerns regarding the misuse of quantum computers.

M. Arvindhan

Farial Mahmod

Quantum computing has witnessed a remarkable rise in a century from the theories of Quantum Mechanics to solving real-world problems inside and outside the labs. Experimental quantum computation power has been tested to outperform classical computational power by a wide margin [1]. The work presented here highlights the experimental and commercial state-of-the-art applications of quantum computing from 2016 to 2025. The gathered data includes domains of usage, methods, tools, initiatives, inter-governmental cooperation, quantified results and limitations. In recent times, quantum computing has found applications in diverse areas, including agriculture, defense, energy, finance, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing and technology. The purpose of this study is to identify the first of its kind use cases of quantum computers and analyze the outcomes.

S. Rakesh Kumar, N. Deepa, N. Gayathri +1 more

Wasswa Shafik

Advancement in technology has demonstrated a shift in application, interpretability, and technological acceptance. Quantum Computing and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) represent two transformative domains with immense potential for innovation and disruption. This study examines the rise of ethical, privacy, and security considerations accompanying these technologies, highlighting their importance and defining the core emphasis on overlapping ethical, data privacy, and security problems and their mitigation. Starting with an overview of quantum computing and GANs, the study outlines their principles and practical applications, elucidating quantum algorithms' revolutionary power and unique challenges. It explores how generative models reshape industries while examining ethical dilemmas introduced by synthetic content generation. Privacy concerns are evaluated, focusing on privacy-enhancing technologies. Security challenges are scrutinized, proposing strategies to fortify these technologies against adversarial threats.

Mushtaque Ahmed Rahu1, Muzamil Hussain2, Sakina Kamboh3, Sayed Mazhar Ali4, Arsalan Rajpar5