The United States is lagging behind China by a decade in quantum computing, a crucial technology for military applications such as cryptography, artificial intelligence, and simulations of advanced defense systems. According to Theresa Melvin, chief technology officer at Aerospike, this gap exists because China never fought a war on terror, allowing it to focus on developing its quantum capabilities. The implications are significant, as Chinese scientists have reportedly harnessed computing power to break military-grade encryption, although this claim has been debunked. Tung Ho, director of the Center for Intelligence, Research and Analysis at Exovera, warns that if China can break encryption, all classified US material will be accessible to them. At a recent panel discussion on AI, machine learning, and quantum computing at TechNet Indo-Pacific, experts emphasized the need for rapid deployment of these technologies, particularly in the context of strategic competition with China. Companies such as Raft, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Two Six Technologies are working to develop reliable AI systems that prioritize ethics values over policy and legal requirements.
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