Quantum Leap? Development of New Tech Gives Lawyers Plenty to Think About

Public Policy & Regulation attorney Paul Stimers was featured on an episode of the ABA Journal's Legal Rebels Podcast discussing quantum computing and the legal and policy issues surrounding emerging technology. Mr. Stimers explained how quantum computing differs from traditional computing, why it could affect areas such as logistics, drug discovery, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI), and why lawyers should begin paying attention now even though widespread practical use remains years away. He also described the cybersecurity risks quantum computing poses to current encryption standards and talked about federal government's role in shaping technological development.

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