US's big bet on quantum computing may not be legal

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/05/uss-big-bet-on-quantum-computing-may-not-be-entirely-legal/

Comments

ktallettMay 25, 2026, 4:51 PM
The big issue with quantum computing and Photonic computing research is that almost everyone is off on a different path hiding IP, overinflating, and sometimes just lying about their findings to gain more funding. So tbh, it sounds like Trump would fit in beautifully.

I would be shocked if anymore than 1% of the startup quantum and Photonic companies in existence now actually end up creating a useful, real world repeatable, successful usable devices or parts of a device.

tenuousemphasisMay 25, 2026, 3:51 PM
I think it's safe to assume everything this regime does "may not be entirely legal".
rbanffyMay 25, 2026, 4:22 PM
A this point I believe the only laws being respected are the laws of physics, and even then, it's not by choice.