Posted: 29th July 2024

Department of Computer Science research project team produces new animated video on the need for inclusive and responsible development of quantum computing.

Researchers on the Responsible Quantum Computing Communications (ResQCCom) project, funded by the Quantum Computing and Simulation Hub, have created an animation about responsible development in quantum computing. 

The project team, led by Principal Investigator Professor Marina Jirotka with Drs Carolyn Ten Holter and Philip Inglesant, has produced a video discussing some of the possible impacts of quantum computing, and the need to develop it in a responsible and inclusive way. The video explains what quantum computing might do and how it is being developed, in an accessible format, with the aim of broadening the conversation to include diverse stakeholders and audiences. 

The ResQCCom project addressed three main challenges: governance in technology transfer, communication in policymaking, and public engagement. It aimed to widen the conversation on the possible impacts of quantum computing, through creating publicly available, accessible resources.

Much of the public information available around quantum computing discusses its negative effects on cybersecurity, so we wanted to draw attention to some of the more positive aspects, as well as encourage people to find out more about this exciting new technology. Professor Marina Jirotka

The video outlines some of the possibilities around what quantum computing might achieve and discusses how, if developed responsibly, it could be a societally beneficial technology. The video encourages viewers to find out more, so that there can be a wider level of awareness around the potential of this exciting technology.  

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6wXT60cZMc

This instructive video comes on the back of a recently published White Paper Towards Responsible Quantum Computing, which offers further comprehensive insights into developing a responsible future for the technology and presents key findings drawn from work carried out with experts. 

Read more at: https://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/news/2333-full.html