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President Trump Signs Two Executive Orders on Quantum Computing
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on June 23, 2026, to accelerate quantum computing development. The orders set a goal of a machine for scientific research by 2028 and establish partnerships with IBM and Alphabet. The administration has also taken equity stakes in quantum firms.
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President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on June 23, 2026, to accelerate development of quantum computing. The orders set a goal of creating a machine capable of scientific research by 2028. The measures establish partnerships with IBM and Alphabet.
Several quantum computing firms went public earlier in 2026 amid recent progress toward commercialization. The Trump administration has taken $2 billion in equity in quantum firms and stakes in Intel. Quantum computing is expected to speed drug discovery and materials science.
Google warned in March 2026 that firms should be ready for post-quantum cryptography by 2029.
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