Quantum Governance: Policy & Regulation in the Quantum Era
Written by
Dr. Alan Turing
·
August 2025
What is Quantum Governance?
Quantum governance involves creating legal, ethical, and policy frameworks to manage quantum computing's societal impacts. As quantum systems break into financial markets, cybersecurity, and public infrastructure, new governance models are essential to ensure responsible innovation.
Quantum Policy Foundations
Modern governance requires:
- ⚖️ International quantum computing treaties
- 🔍 Regulatory compliance for quantum algorithms
- 🛡️ Public oversight for quantum cryptography
Ethical Challenges
Quantum systems raise unique issues including:
- 🔬 Quantum AI bias in decision-making systems
- 🧬 Ethical use of quantum-enabled biomedical research
- 🌐 Sovereignty concerns in quantum internet infrastructure
Technical Governance Barriers
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Governance challenges include:
- Verifying quantum computation results
- Regulating quantum machine learning models
- Establishing global quantum standards organizations