AI and quantum computing: are we ready for cyber security risks?
Summary
Driving the news: recent advancements in AI and quantum computing are setting the stage for unprecedented technological progress. • AI + quantum computing applications: potential benefits in drug discovery, financial modelling, supply chain optimisation, energy management, and cyber security. • The big picture: while the combination of AI and quantum computing holds immense promise, it also brings significant risks. "The potential for negative outcomes demands the implementation of ethical and environmental frameworks to guide applications and ensure that the technology benefits humanity," says, S&P Global Ratings Lead Cyber Risk Expert, Martin Whitworth. What’s next: watching for the development of hybrid classical-quantum systems, advancements in quantum machine learning, and enhanced cybersecurity measures.