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Quantum dictionary, part 2: From potential to progress
We go beyond the quantum basics to explore what’s next, from emerging applications to the global race for leadership.
November 2026
Key takeaways
- In the second and final part of our quantum dictionary series, we move beyond the basics to explore where quantum could go next. Today's quantum computers remain limited by noise and errors, but their potential grows rapidly as they scale. Emerging applications like quantum AI and sensing could eventually unlock new capabilities and significant economic value.
- Quantum communication could change both how we connect quantum computers and how we protect information. A quantum internet could use entanglement to link quantum systems, creating additional computing power, while quantum networks could make eavesdropping detectable and offer new ways to securely transmit information.
- Meanwhile, the race for quantum leadership is already underway. Governments are pursuing greater quantum sovereignty as the technology's potential implications for competitiveness, security and defense grow.
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