President Trump orders a national effort to build a quantum computer capable of performing important scientific calculations
ORDER 1: Launches a national effort to produce a quantum computer capable of performing important scientific calculations. It also aims to develop quantum-enabled sensors and networks within the next 5 years.
ORDER 2: Directs federal agencies to transition their computer systems to quantum cryptography (post-quantum cryptography standards) by 2031. It positions the U.S. government to lead wider adoption of these stronger security standards to address future quantum computing threats