Trump signs orders to build a quantum computer and protect against the one that could break encryption (opens original article in a new tab)

The U.S. government issued executive orders to develop quantum computers and implement encryption protections against quantum threats, requiring federal agencies to adopt post-quantum cryptography by 2030.

• White House issues two executive orders on quantum computing and encryption protection
• One order directs DOE to host quantum computers and Pentagon to develop quantum sensors by 2028
• Federal agencies must adopt post-quantum cryptography for key establishment by 2030 and digital signatures by 2031