Quantum Computing

NDAA Inclusions Prioritize Pentagon Emerging Technology Pursuits

The legislation’s inclusions would mandate new investments across AI, quantum information science, biotechnology and more.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Report: China May Steal Encrypted Government Data Now to Decrypt with Quantum Computers Later

A new analysis urges CISO’s to take strategic steps ahead of the advent of quantum computing.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Quantum Community Weighs In on New U.S.-U.K. Collaboration Agreement

Officials said the new joint agreement will make the nations collectively more competitive.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Experts Call for a U.S. National Technology Strategy as Competition Heats Up with China

There’s much to be considered as ‘what could be one of the most disruptive periods in human history’ approaches.

  • By Brandi Vincent

GAO Study Stresses Need for Steady Funding of Quantum Tech

A report highlights the risks and benefits of federal investment in quantum computing and other technologies, but stresses collaboration and steady funding. 

  • By Alexandra Kelley

NSA Cyber Chief Spells Out Near-Term Priorities

Ransomware is a top concern, but the agency is also looking ahead to defending networked weapons and post-quantum encryption.

  • By Brandi Vincent

DHS Issues Roadmap to Help Organizations Prepare for Quantum Computing Threat

Officials say there’s a lot agencies and other entities should be doing, even though it may be more than a decade before a quantum computer can decode current levels of encryption.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Critical Update: How Federal Agencies Can Help Avert Quantum Catastrophe

The White House is working on plans to roll out new cryptographic systems that will require epic levels of funding from Congress and coordination, both within the government and in partnership with industry. 

  • By Mariam Baksh

National Quantum Leaders Contemplate Current Investments and Future Innovation

They expressed aims to continue to prioritize people and partnerships.

  • By Brandi Vincent

NIST Wants Help Assessing China’s Influence on Emerging Technology Standards

The agency wants insight into how the nation might engage in international standardization activities for artificial intelligence and quantum information science.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Energy Department to Fund Research into All Forms of Nuclear Matter

The agency has $10 million for projects that blend quantum information science with nuclear physics.

  • By Brandi Vincent

NSA, Army Launch ‘Qubit Collaboratory’ to Advance Quantum Information Science

A new broad agency announcement will be open until early 2026.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Lawmakers Consider the National Science Foundation’s Future

Federal leaders made their cases for increased funding into research and continued focus on technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Bipartisan Bills Aim to Expand Federal Quantum Research and Grow Future Workforce

The U.S. must keep an edge in this increasingly competitive realm, according to the lawmakers who introduced the legislation.

  • By Brandi Vincent
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Officials Aim to Diversify the U.S. Quantum Workforce Early On

As experts unleash efforts to attract the future workforce, they are also being deliberate about ensuring the budding field is inclusive from the start.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Program Lets Users Design Their Own Quantum Computers

This is the first time that most people will be able to “touch” quantum computing.

  • By John Breeden II

Energy Commits $30 Million to Advance Quantum Tech at Its Nanoscale-Focused User Facilities

Other investments are also on the horizon, a federal official confirmed.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Republicans Put Forth Two Quantum Computing Bills

A coalition of companies also expressed support.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Biden’s Pick For Defense Policy Chief Outlines Cyber Deterrence Position

In a contentious nomination hearing, Colin Kahl called for a whole-of-government approach to technology.

  • By Mila Jasper

Army-Built Quantum Sensor Can Detect Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Other Signals

The device can sample the complete radio spectrum—and fits into the Army’s vision for high-tech modernization.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Air Force, Korean Partners Unveil Plan to Co-Fund ‘Breakthrough’ Quantum Research

The aim is to promote international collaboration and push forward new and needed technological developments.

  • By Brandi Vincent