Trump's quantum computing move: New target for the US is 2028

US President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders aimed at supporting the rapidly growing quantum computing sector. The orders aim to accelerate the development of advanced quantum computers and prepare for the security risks that this technology may pose.

The Trump administration has set 2028 as the target for developing an advanced quantum system that can be used in scientific research. Due to their potential to solve certain complex problems much faster than traditional supercomputers, quantum computers are among the priority investment areas for governments and technology companies.

The second executive order instructs federal agencies and security experts to prepare for quantum systems that could break existing encryption methods faster than expected. The administration aims to strengthen security infrastructure in public institutions and the private sector, and to take precautions against advanced quantum attacks that could target critical infrastructure in the future.

The executive orders come at a time when the US Department of Commerce is preparing to provide billions of dollars in support to companies developing quantum technologies. While the appetite for investment in quantum computing is also increasing in the private sector, tech giants such as IBM, Microsoft, and Google are allocating significant resources to their work in this field.