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Trump Signs Legislation To Boost Quantum Computing Research With $1.2 billion (geekwire.com)
President Donald Trump last week signed legislation ramping up quantum computing research and development. From a report: The National Quantum Initiative Act (H.R. 6227) authorizes $1.2 billion over five years for federal activities aimed at boosting investment in quantum information science, or QIS, and supporting a quantum-smart workforce. The law also establishes a National Quantum Coordination Office, calls for the development of a five-year strategic plan and establishes an advisory committee to advise the White House on issues relating to quantum computing. "This next great technological revolution has far-reaching implications for job creation, economic growth and national security," Michael Kratsios, deputy assistant to the president for technology policy, said in a White House statement. "We look forward to building upon efforts to support the quantum-smart workforce of the future and engage with government, academic and private-sector leaders to advance QIS."
[...] Earlier this month, a report from the National Academies of Science said there is an urgent need to develop "post-quantum" encryption protocols in order to protect commerce and national security. QIS research could also produce new types of quantum processors, sensors, navigation tools and security systems. The challenges could bring about "new approaches to understanding materials, chemistry and even gravity through quantum information theory," according to a White House strategy paper issued in September.
[...] Earlier this month, a report from the National Academies of Science said there is an urgent need to develop "post-quantum" encryption protocols in order to protect commerce and national security. QIS research could also produce new types of quantum processors, sensors, navigation tools and security systems. The challenges could bring about "new approaches to understanding materials, chemistry and even gravity through quantum information theory," according to a White House strategy paper issued in September.
Wow, I'm surprised but I guess a broken analogue clock is right at least once in a day. I guess someone in Intelligence got through to Trump. Although Quantum processors are unproven so far, there are some hints that it could be used to rapidly break encryption which most of the world depends on. Still it might be a huge waste of money but I guess we'll see.
But did they allow him to blather about the program for a while I hope, and is there video? Lol. What a fucking moron.
I guess this means we now have to be against quantum computing.
By the same token, after two years of the progressive enlightened telling us we have no business fighting in Syria, suddenly the same people are calling for a Middle Eastern forever war.