Quantum Computing Guidelines Issued by World Economic Forum

In an attempt to accelerate responsible quantum computing, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has issued a set of guiding principles for the market.

The Quantum Computing Governance Principles provide a framework for stakeholders across different industries and market sectors.

“Assuming that the majority of those involved in developing the technology intend it to have a positive impact on humanity, it is vital to have a set of principles on which key stakeholders such as researchers, developers, users and governments can agree,”
states the WEF report.

At the center of the principles are seven core values:

The principles were developed with “quantum science and technology experts, business leaders, social scientists, policy-makers and authorities on emerging technology ethics and law” globally.

The principles are organized into nine themes, as stated by the World Economic Forum:

stakeholders are aware, engaged and sufficiently informed to enable ongoing responsible dialogue and communication; stakeholders with oversight and authority should be able to make informed decisions about quantum computing in their respective domains.

The next step is for the governance workstream of the World Economic Forum’s Quantum Computing Network to work with stakeholders to adopt the principles.

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