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.
National Quantum Leaders Contemplate Current Investments and Future Innovation
They expressed aims to continue to prioritize people and partnerships.
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.
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.
NSA, Army Launch ‘Qubit Collaboratory’ to Advance Quantum Information Science
A new broad agency announcement will be open until early 2026.
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.
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.
Program Lets Users Design Their Own Quantum Computers
This is the first time that most people will be able to “touch” quantum computing.
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.
Republicans Put Forth Two Quantum Computing Bills
A coalition of companies also expressed support.
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.
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.
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.
Inside the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Contemporary Quantum Pursuits
The early quantum adopter is making strategic moves to develop on-the-rise capabilities—and manage the hype around them.
The Year Ahead: 3 Predictions From the ‘Father of the Internet’ Vint Cerf
With the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine being administered, a return to normal feels within reach but normal will change.
GSA Releases Draft of New Government IT Services Contract Polaris
The draft request for proposals focuses on IT services and emerging technology offerings from three classes of small business.
Two Years into the Government’s National Quantum Initiative
An Office of Science and Technology Policy official offered a look back on what’s unfolded—and a glimpse into what’s to come.
Is Now the Time to Start Protecting Government Data from Quantum Hacking?
The key to creating quantum-resistant encryption is to get away from the core strength of computers, according to one expert.
Will Quantum Computing Supercharge Artificial Intelligence?
Imagine if we could simply train an AI to look at the data coming from the quantum machine, figure out what makes sense and what is probably wrong without human intervention.
NIST-Supported Quantum Consortium Launches Committee on National Security
The group will explore the on-the-rise technology’s implications within the crucial defense-driven realm.
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