Quantum-ELSPI: A Novel Field of Research

Ten principles for responsible quantum innovation

“…The prospect that the forerunner in the field will make crucial decisions about the design and use of QT bears a high risk; similar risks have been identified in the context of other strategically significant technologies like AI [71]. Analogs to nuclear fission, there is also a risk that if QT dominance enters a geopolitical race dynamic, the incentives will skew away from ethically-appropriate one step at a time development; it is easy for countries to imagine that as bad as it would be to fail to build in safeguards aimed at ELSPI [72], it would be far worse to lose the dominance race. Fear of losing the race can de-incentivize building regulatory guardrails, as these are often associated with a chilling effect on innovation (principle 8) [73].…”

“…Some challenges demand immediate attention, such as establishing practical solutions to protect privacy [109] and ensure information security [110] in light of quantum computing's threat to widely used public key cryptosystems 13 . Other ELSPI of QT may emerge in the longer term, but proactive measures are necessary to guarantee responsible quantum R&D. Previous cycles of technological innovation-including currently AI-teach us that important ELSPI that can emerge in the longer term [72].…”

Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Cryptography

“…Secondly, we reviewed a comprehensive literature by examining reputable scholarly journals and books. Our focus was on papers that critically evaluated the role of encryption in the context of AI and quantum mechanics [17], particularly from the literature on quantum technology applications [18] and their societal impact, which were integrated during the analysis [19].…”

“…Integrating AI technology with quantum cryptography has presented novel challenges [17] in regulatory and standards compliance [27]. To address this, various international organisations have come together to establish comprehensive guidelines and protocols for ensuring the reliability and security of quantum cryptographic systems.…”

Artificial intelligence and quantum cryptography

“…Secondly, we reviewed a comprehensive literature by examining reputable scholarly journals and books. Our focus was on papers that critically evaluated the role of encryption in the context of AI and quantum mechanics (Kop 2023), particularly from the literature on quantum technology applications (Broadbent et al 2015) and their societal impact, which were integrated during the analysis (Elaziz and Raheman 2022).…”