U.S. lawmakers from both political parties are looking to increase federal funding for quantum computing, according to reports. The proposals come as the technology moves from research toward broader deployment and as international competitors, including China, intensify efforts in the field. The reporting says the push is driven in part by potential national security and strategic applications, with interest spanning defense and intelligence-related uses, as well as cybersecurity. Both outlets describe the initiative as part of a broader effort to strengthen U.S. capabilities and maintain competitiveness in a “global race” for quantum technologies. The articles do not provide specific dollar figures or details on particular legislative measures in the excerpts provided, but they characterize the effort as bipartisan and focused on expanding government support for quantum computing research and development. Overall, the sources agree that Congress is considering increased funding while other countries work to translate quantum advances into operational systems.
Congress considers boosting federal funding for quantum computing
U.S. lawmakers from both political parties are looking to increase federal funding for quantum computing, according to reports. The proposals come as the technology moves from research toward broader...
- U.S. lawmakers from both parties are considering increased federal funding for quantum computing.
- The efforts are motivated by global competition, including China’s continued progress in quantum research.
- The technology is described as moving from research toward deployment.
- Potential applications mentioned include defense and intelligence.
- Cybersecurity is also cited as an area of interest.
US lawmakers from both parties are seeking to boost federal funding for quantum computing as China and other countries race to transition from research to deployment of the nascent technology across defense, intelligence and cybersecurity.
2 hours agoUS lawmakers from both parties are seeking to boost federal funding for quantum computing as China and other countries race to transition from research to deployment of the nascent technology across defense, intelligence and cybersecurity.
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