The Defense Quantum Acceleration Act aims to expedite the Defense Department's utilization of quantum technology, ranging from sensing and navigation to the grander objective of quantum computing for advanced AI applications, as introduced by Rep. Elise Stefanik and Sen. Marsha Blackburn.
Quantum information science has crucial defense applications, providing secure encryption through quantum properties, foolproof navigation via quantum sensors, and a future potential of exponentially superior information processing compared to traditional methods, according to the National Academies of Sciences.
China surpasses the Defense Department in quantum tech investment, allocating $15 billion for the next five years compared to the DoD's $700 million yearly. The bill doesn't aim to match China's numbers but emphasizes the significance of quantum technology within the Defense Department.
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