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Quantum future

The future of quantum technology

It promises rapid progress in many fields but experts say widespread real-world gains remain to be seen.

While quantum tech remains mostly in labs for now, some industries are already using it. : Michael Joiner for 360info. CC BY 4.0 While quantum tech remains mostly in labs for now, some industries are already using it. : Michael Joiner for 360info. CC BY 4.0

It promises rapid progress in many fields but experts say widespread real-world gains remain to be seen.

Although still nascent with no everyday applications for now, progress in quantum technology is progressing rapidly with its mainstream deployment imminent by 2030, say some experts.

The most visible of this tech is quantum computers which outclass on a massive scale today’s computers in terms of speed and power. And therein lies a risk — in the wrong hands, they can also hack present cybersecurity models with ease.

Almost all industries will benefit in some form from quantum technology, the most will be AI and machine learning, financial modelling, cybersecurity, traffic optimisation, manufacturing, drugs and chemical research (vaccines). But experts also caution against believing all of quantum’s hype.

And if it becomes more powerful and more reliable, it will also pose a threat to how we transmit and store confidential data including financial transactions and other sensitive data.

360info explores the promises, risks and hype of quantum technology and how we can better prepare ourselves for a future with powerful technology.

Originally published under Creative Commons by 360info™.

 

Editors Note: In the story “Quantum future” sent at: 27/07/2023 07:43.

This is a corrected repeat.

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