US aims to build scientifically relevant quantum computer by 2028

The Trump administration set a goal of delivering a scientifically relevant quantum computer by 2028 unveiling an ambitious strategy aimed at securing American leadership in one of the worlds most consequential emerging technologiesThe initiative is part of two executive orders signed by President Donald Trump that seek to accelerate quantum innovation while strengthening cyber security protections against future quantumenabled threatsAdministration officials said the effort would focus on building a quantum computer capable of performing meaningful scientific calculations and serving as a stepping stone towards largerscale commercial systemsldquoWe believe this can happen by 2028rdquo a senior administration official told reportersAccording to the White House the Department of Energy will be tasked with identifying the technical specifications needed for what officials describe as a ldquoscientifically relevant quantum computerrdquoThe machine is expected to be deployed at a national laboratory or Department of Energy facilityldquoThe intent is to have one of these scientifically relevant quantum computers delivered to a national lab or Department of Energy facilityrdquo a senior administration official said during the briefingOfficials described the project as an important milestone in the broader evolution of quantum computingThe administration views the scientifically relevant system as ldquoa stepping stonerdquo towards larger and more capable quantum machines expected in the future another official saidThe executive order also directs federal agencies to develop plans for deploying quantumenabled sensors and networking technologies over the next five yearsThe initiative would help convert years of federal and privatesector research into practical applicationsldquoWere now at the moment where a lot of that research is starting to pay off into commercial applicationsrdquo said the official ldquoAnd what this executive order will do is turbocharge thatrdquoThe administrations strategy extends beyond research and development Officials said it includes measures to strengthen domestic supply chains expand workforce training programmes and increase cooperation with allies on research security and intellectual property protectionldquoA lot of the focus here is going to be around coordination of protections against these threats to the QIST ecosystemrdquo a senior White House official said referring to quantum information science and technologyThe second executive order accelerates the federal governments migration to postquantum cryptography moving key deadlines from 2035 to 2031Officials said the transition is necessary because future quantum computers could eventually undermine existing encryption systems used by governments financial institutions and critical infrastructure operatorsThe White House also highlighted the role of the Department of War and other agencies in exploring national security applications of quantum technologies including sensing networking and advanced computingQuantum computing has become a major arena of global technological competition as governments seek advantages in artificial intelligence defence communications and scientific research The technology promises to solve certain classes of problems far faster than conventional computers though significant technical challenges remainThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever