U.S. Gives 30% Bump in Research Spending for Quantum, AI

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The White House Office of Science and Technology is increasing its investment in quantum technology.
The White House Office of Science and Technology is increasing its investment in quantum technology.

Forbes is reporting that a White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) report shows the Trump administration is proposing a 30% increase in non-defense R&D spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum information science next year.

That will take the total to $2.2 billion. About $699 million of that will be spent on quantum technology under this proposal (versus $579 million).

The report, which is available here, states: “This memorandum ensure that America remains at the global forefront of S&T discovery and innovation. The IotF-AI, quantum information sciences (QIS), advanced communication networks/SO, advanced manufacturing, and biotechnology-remain the Administration’s top R&D priority. This includes fulfilling President Trump’s commitment to double non-defense AI and QIS funding by FY2022.”

The announcement may be related to increasing tensions between China and the United States, according to the magazine. Both China and the U.S. see AI and quantum information science, which includes quantum computing and quantum-encrypted communications, as central to their future military and economic success.

Forbes added that Quantum computers have the potential to reinvent computing’s entire technology stack and ultra-secure, quantum-based encryption systems are already being used to protect sensitive communications and intellectual property.

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Matt Swayne

With a several-decades long background in journalism and communications, Matt Swayne has worked as a science communicator for an R1 university for more than 12 years, specializing in translating high tech and deep tech for the general audience. He has served as a writer, editor and analyst at The Quantum Insider since its inception. In addition to his service as a science communicator, Matt also develops courses to improve the media and communications skills of scientists and has taught courses. [email protected]

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