Trump Orders US to Speed Quantum Adoption, Boost Cyber Defenses (opens original article in a new tab)

President Trump signed executive orders to speed up quantum computing research and adoption in the US, aiming to enhance cyber defenses and maintain technological leadership over rivals like China.

• President Trump signed executive orders to accelerate quantum research and adopt the technology in federal agencies
• Orders aim to strengthen US defenses against cyberattacks by developing quantum computers and post-quantum cryptography standards
• US and China are competing to lead in quantum computing, a field with significant national security implications