The Quantum Arms Race: Navigating Global Security Challenges

However, quantum computers also pose risks, as they may one day crack the encryption securing global internet communications, fueling a quantum arms race between the U.S. and China. IBM’s Quantum System Two, featuring the Heron chip (a 133-qubit processor), represents cutting-edge progress. Yet, qubits remain unstable, requiring near-absolute-zero temperatures—colder than deep space—to function. The elaborate gold-plated cooling system shields them from external interference. #quantum #encryption #nationalsecurity #innovation #collaborationiskey Film by Alex-Productions Music promoted by Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 @airevolutionx @QuantumTech