According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Monday focusing on the development and security of quantum computing. Quantum computers can solve problems far faster than traditional supercomputers, making them increasingly important to countries worldwide. One executive order directs federal agencies, including the Department of Energy, to collaborate with the private sector and academia to deploy a quantum computer for scientific research by 2028. This milestone is considered a key indicator of the technology's real-world application capability and signals an accelerated U.S. strategic push in quantum computing.
Encryption Security Upgrades
The second executive order signed by Trump requires government agencies and security experts to prepare for quantum systems that may break standard encryption sooner than expected. The core goal is to strengthen security systems in both government and the private sector to prevent advanced quantum hacking from destroying critical infrastructure. Together, the two orders advance the U.S. quantum computing strategy from both development and security perspectives.