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LONDON: A recent report by the Regulatory Horizons Council (RHC) has set out a pro-innovation approach to regulating quantum technologies, setting the stage for safe and effective advancement while cementing the UK’s position as a global leader in the technology, said a statement from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Commissioned as part of the UK’s National Quantum Strategy, the report published on February 28, provides policymakers, regulators and industry with crucial guidance to safely and effectively advance groundbreaking quantum technologies.
Quantum technologies already offer possible solutions to some of society’s greatest challenges and provide future capabilities that are yet to be explored, from new sensing technologies to help screen for diseases, to quantum computers which could solve problems even the most powerful classical computers currently struggle with, the release said.
This potential is one of the reasons quantum has been prioritised as one of the government’s five critical technologies, as set out in the UK Science and Technology Framework.
The RHC is an independent expert committee, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Its role is to identify the implications of technological innovation, and provide the government with impartial, expert advice on the regulatory reform required to support its rapid and safe introduction.
Over the coming years, quantum technologies are expected to revolutionise many aspects of life in the UK and bring enormous benefits such as helping to grow our economy and create well-paid jobs across the country – one of PM Rishi Sunak’s five priorities.
While acknowledging the early stage of development for some quantum technologies, the report emphasises the importance of proactive discussions and planning for future regulation to provide certainty and encourage long-term investment. It advocates for a pro-innovation approach that attracts and retains domestic and international expertise and fosters a competitive domestic landscape.
