UK and US governments agree joint quantum collaboration
Summary
Priorities include promoting joint research, building the global market and supply chain, and training the next generation of scientists and engineers. Quantum technologies provide the building blocks transforming society, such as modern computers, the mobile phone, the laser and the MRI scanner. “Quantum technologies are set to revolutionise computing with huge opportunities across our economy and society – from everyday functions like medical diagnosis and drug discovery, to cyber security and AI [artificial intelligence],” said Freeman. Today’s agreement is the latest chapter in the close partnership between our two countries in science and innovation, and I look forward to seeing the results for both nations in the years ahead,” he added. At the time, science minister Amanda Solloway said: “Artificial intelligence and quantum computing have the potential to revolutionise everything, from the way we travel to the way we shop.”