U.S. Senators Young and Luján Co-Chair Commission Urging Sustained Investment in Quantum Technology
The Commission on U.S. Quantum Primacy (CUSP), co-chaired by U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) and U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), has released its preliminary report, 'Defining the American Quantum Era.' The report emphasizes the critical need for the United States to move beyond scientific leadership in quantum research and develop the capacity to deploy and manufacture quantum technologies at scale. According to the report, while the U.S. currently holds an advantage in quantum research and deployed quantum computing systems, this position is not uniform across all quantum technologies. A key concern highlighted is China's strategic prioritization of quantum technology, backed by significant public investment, which is enabling them to transition from demonstration to infrastructure in areas like quantum networking. Sen. Young stated, "America's quantum science is the envy of the world, but discoveries in the lab only matter if they reach the field, the factory, and the warfighter." The report identifies near...
