Quantum technology has risks of strategic blind spots: NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog announced the launch of Frontier Tech Hub which will accelerate India's transition into a frontier tech nation

Advancements in quantum technology could potentially expose India to increased risk of technological surprise and strategic blind spots, warned a NITI Aayog research paper released on Wednesday.

 

NITI Aayog’s chief executive officer BVR Subrahmanyam released the paper titled, 'Quantum Computing: National Security Implications & Strategic Preparedness.' 

 

The paper was unveiled by NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub (FTH), in partnership with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), which will act as a catalyst to accelerate India’s transition to a frontier tech nation.

 

"Quantum computing is a dual-use technology with transformative implications for defense, intelligence, and cybersecurity. Advancements in quantum technology