The federal government’s approach to quantum technology is evolving as proposed updates to policy frameworks and agency research and development efforts emphasize the importance of near-term impacts. Recently, government officials gathered in Palo Alto to discuss the growing presence of quantum information systems research and development at a federal level.
These discussions shed light on both congressional and agency-led initiatives that aim to propel the government’s quantum information science and technology (QIST) agenda. The proposed updates to the federal government’s quantum technology policy reflect a strategic shift towards prioritizing near-term impacts and practical applications.
