Quantum Computing
The emerging computational paradigm that leverages quantum mechanics, posing new governance challenges around security, standardization, and risk.
Definition
Promises exponential speed-ups for specific problems (e.g., optimization, cryptography), but introduces uncertain algorithmic behaviors and new attack surfaces. Governance must track advances, participate in standards bodies, assess potential impacts on existing cryptographic safeguards, and develop quantum-readiness roadmaps for AI infrastructure and data protection.
Real-World Example
A defense contractor evaluates quantum-computing vendors for AI acceleration. Governance conducts a risk assessment on quantum algorithms’ potential to break current encryption, and aligns with NIST post-quantum cryptography guidelines to future-proof data security ahead of early adoption.
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