South Carolina has launched an ambitious initiative in quantum computing through a $15 million investment aiming to make its workforce quantum ready. A vocal quantum advocate for the state, credited with the initiative, said, ‘If we can train a generation on the skills needed, they’re going to be sought after by every entity in the world at a great salary.
According to the World Economic Forum report on quantum computing, public and private investments in the sector is totalling over $35.5 billion. This colossal investment emphasizes the universal recognition of quantum computing’s potential to revolutionize industries, from cybersecurity to healthcare, finance and energy, warranting the WEF to talk about the ‘quantum economy.’
