Quantum

A Future Prognosis

Athena @ Shaping Tomorrow

6 April 2025
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World Outlook
Main factors that cause something to happen globally
By 2030, three transformative forces-climate change, artificial general intelligence (AGI) and quantum computing-will converge, reshaping the global business landscape in ways never seen before. Forbes
Having marked seven decades of discovery in 2024, CERN now looks forward to another 70 extraordinary years of scientific research and global collaboration and welcomes 2025, the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. CERN
By 2047, XR would undergo further transformations with holographic displays and light-field displays, neural interfaces, quantum computing, decentralised platforms, and enhanced global collaboration. BusinessLine
Global regions, coloured according to number of forecasts
SWOT
Strengths
  • Tushield has launched the world's first post-quantum cryptography service to protect enterprises from quantum computing risks. marketersmedia
  • The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with NIST, has released a roadmap to help organizations protect their data and systems and reduce risks related to the advancement of quantum computing technology. JD Supra
  • Applied physicists at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have created a photon router that could plug into quantum networks to create robust optical interfaces for noise-sensitive microwave quantum computers. ScienceDaily
Weaknesses
  • Quantum AI will optimize global supply chains, reducing inefficiencies and waste. Blogger
  • Musk's advocacy for responsible AI aligns with Quantum AI's potential to revolutionize industries while safeguarding against unintended consequences.
  • As concerns the fourth pillar, the European Investment Bank is expected to double its annual investment to €2 billion to support projects related to drones, space technology, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, military facilities, and civil protection. Zabala Innovation
Opportunities
  • QBI aims to assess the feasibility of building an industrially useful quantum computer by 2033. PR Newswire UK
  • Issued in response to rising cyber threats, including quantum risks, it accelerates federal adoption of PQC following NIST's 2024 standards, building on earlier directives with a full transition deadline of 2035. SEAL Semiconductors
  • Successful development and deployment of quantum sensors could boost detection of things like adversary submarines, underground structures, nuclear materials and electromagnetic emissions - and thereby help the U.S. military find concealed objects of interest and enemy forces. DefenseScoop
Threats
  • Governments, corporations, and individuals must start preparing now for the Quantum AI era, or risk falling behind in a world that will soon be driven by unimaginable computational power and intelligence. Blogger
  • Regulatory Responses to the Quantum Threat As quantum computing advances from theory to near-term reality, governments around the world are beginning to take proactive steps to address the significant risks it poses to data security. JD Supra
  • The Global Risk Institute has been producing an annual Quantum Threat Timeline Report to estimate the likelihood of the emergence of a Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computer that could pose a cybersecurity risk. Ulysses Partners
Influencers
Countries
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People
Organizations
S-Curve

A framework that describes a 4-phase level of maturity to help determine potential and inform innovation strategy.

Weak
computer, quantum, artificial intelligence, algorithm, application, quantum computing
Emerging
artificial intelligence, 5G, market, computer, application, quantum
Maturing
quantum, copper, commercial, enterprise, Ethernet, GDP
Declining
bank, asset, catalyst, coal, copper, debt
Sentiment
Past Year: Stable
Compare changing sentiment to a benchmark of all forecasts
By 2030, three transformative forces-climate change, artificial general intelligence (AGI) and quantum computing-will converge, reshaping the global business landscape in ways never seen before. Forbes
There is a fundamental research challenge around energy use in the face of an energy crisis and climate change; it is estimated that 21% of the world's overall energy usage by 2030 will be computing power alone, yet technologies in AI, cloud, and quantum are inherently power-hungry. Forbes
PEST
Political
  • Integration into the International Communication Framework: As more countries follow China's lead, the development of a global quantum network could redefine international communications. DSA
  • The executive order mandates federal agencies to migrate to post-quantum cryptographic standards by 2030. Petri IT Knowledgebase
  • Quantum-Resistant Cryptography: Sets a goal for federal agencies to transition to post-quantum cryptographic standards by 2030, with detailed plans to be submitted within 90 days. Forbes
Economic
  • The number of jobs created by the UK quantum sector could increase from 5,100 in 2023 to up to 26,900 by 2034, 126,100 by 2045, and 148,100 by 2055. IBM UK Newsroom
  • SEALSQ Corp, a leader in post-quantum cryptography and semiconductor solutions, in collaboration with WISeSat AG, a subsidiary of WISeKey International Holding Ltd (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN), will launch six next-generation satellites in 2025. Quantum Computing Report
  • A quantum agent could learn to navigate a grid world environment with fewer iterations than a classical agent. 33rd Square
Social
  • As the quantum age approaches, Ripple's strategic adaptations could redefine the standards for secure and efficient blockchain transactions. Slapenas
  • There will be a focus on biomedical research using Cleveland Clinic's IBM Quantum System One. Healthcare IT News
  • Secure quantum communications and breakthroughs in cryptography could lead to new channels for international collaboration, enhancing global security. elblog.pl
Technological
  • GFTN will boost Singapore's FinTech ecosystem, focusing on payments, asset tokenization, and AI/quantum. Rajah & Tann Asia
  • Companies using quantum computing, genomic editing and next-generation AI technologies will continue to grow in 2025. Invesforesight
  • More broadly, China is developing capabilities - including AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology, automation, and new energy - that could make it difficult for the United States and its partners to conduct irregular warfare and operate in contested environments. Center for Strategic and International Studies
Financial Impact
The quantum computing industry will reach $1 trillion over the next three decades. CSAIL Alliances
Projected Economic Impact: Analysts estimate that quantum computing could unlock $2 trillion in economic value by 2035, particularly in pharmaceuticals, finance, and materials science. Omics tutorials
The four industries likely to see the earliest economic impact from quantum computing are mobility, chemicals, financial services and life sciences, which stand to gain $2 trillion in value by 2035. CNBC
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Scenarios
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The potential of quantum computing to reshape network warfare has ignited a global arms race. Website Cyber Security Scanning Services
Adtran, Ciena, ID Quantique, Nokia and Toshiba join forces with Colt in trial exploring new ways for global businesses to overcome risks to encryption posed by quantum computers. ID Quantique
On quantum sensing, MINDEF, in partnership with the National Quantum Office, will be establishing a Quantum Sensing Centre to foster global collaboration and advanced research to realise quantum sensors. Prime Minister's Office Singapore
Warnings
Changing proportion of published forecasts
Analysts warn of data-driven surveillance and global data-centric authoritarianism in tandem with quantum advances. Insider Monkey
AI-powered attacks, quantum computing risks, and IoT vulnerabilities pose significant challenges for organizations worldwide. TrainingCamp - IT Training & Certification Boot Camps
Solutions
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AIs while quantum-driven AI could potentially change the world, multiple challenges must first be solved. Blogger
Imagine a world where the dense complexity of magnetic materials, fundamental to fields ranging from medical imaging to superconductors, yields to the graceful capabilities of quantum computation. Elblog
While quantum navigation will not replace GPS overnight, it could become an essential part of the infrastructure that keeps the world moving. The Conversation
Key topics
Extremes
Investigate what’s transforming or collapsing
Quantum computers will be extremely efficient at cracking the PKI, which is essential around the world for everything from code signing and authentication to the Internet as a whole. Washington Technology
As quantum science continues to evolve, its integration into global development strategies will become vital for building a future that prioritises health, sustainability, and resilience, ultimately improving the quality of life for generations to come. The News International
The IQN hub, led by Heriot-Watt University, will commence research by focusing on the ultimate quantum internet goal, where quantum networks interlinked globally connect several quantum computers to generate huge computational power. AZoQuantum
What's Next
Changing proportion of material mentioning future years
Looking ahead The future of quantum computing holds immense potential, with the possibility of rapid advancements and widespread adoption in the coming years. Altman Solon
Given the previously-noted prediction that quantum computers will be able to break present-day cryptography infrastructures by 2030, the timeline to start doing something about it should begin now. Washington Technology
Questions
Can?
Can hackers use quantum technology? Specops Software
How 'light-touch' can quantum causal inference be? Nature
Can Quantum AI improve cybersecurity? 24 News Daily
How?
How do quantum computers crack passwords? Specops Software
Quantum Computing capabilities are advancing fast, but how close are we to real-world, commercial impact? MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy
How will quantum computing trade industries? Business Upside
Who?
Who will regulate AI-driven quantum technologies, and how do we ensure they are used ethically? The Realist Juggernaut
Who is leading the race in quantum computing? Blogger
Who Will Be Trump's Quantum Czar? The Quantum Insider
What?
Quantum Technologies Are Changing Our World - What Does New Zealand Need to be Part of The Next Revolution? The Quantum Insider
What makes a quantum computer a threat to encryption? AllEvents
What will quantum computing actually look like? Defense One
When?
When will quantum chips, hardware and associated applications arrive, and what are the potential implications for sustainability, climate tech and science research? Sustainable Tech Partner for Green IT Service Providers
When Will Quantum Computing Revolutionize Healthcare? Forbes
What are the biggest challenges financial institutions face when implementing quantum computing solutions? archyde
Will?
What will be required from the networks that connect quantum computers, in terms of both security and data transfer? MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy
How Quantum Computing Will Disrupt Traditional Computing Models? Analytics Insight
What industries will benefit most from Quantum AI? 24 News Daily
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