Quantum computers are fundamentally different from classical computers in their operating principle, which is why they provide fast interaction with huge amounts of data. At the moment they are underdeveloped, but in the future they will definitely take machine learning algorithms to a new level and help create molecular models for the development of new drugs. Scientists began to be very concerned that quantum machines could also easily decipher users’ personal data. As a result, they decided to develop ethical standards for the use of quantum technologies now.
A proposal to start a discussion right now about security rules when using next-generation computers was made by EeroQ at the Quantum For Business conference in California. Project leader Nicholas Farina announced that the document is a starting point for a secure future.
The U.S. government is already considering the possibility that other countries could develop quantum technologies and use them in military technology. Philosophy professor Patrick Lin suggested that countries would have to sign an international agreement, even for those from developing regions.
Of course, quantum computers could evolve to the point where they could decipher secure data. Zapata Computing is the closest to that, having developed an algorithm for the fast processing of huge numbers. Quantum computers are already making their way into the world. In 2017, the D-Wave 2000Q went on sale for 2,000 cubits and a price tag of $15 million.
