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Current and Future Directions for Responsible Quantum Technologies: A ResQT Community Perspective

Quantum technologies are rapidly advancing, raising ethical, societal, and geopolitical concerns such as dual-use capabilities and a potential quantum divide. The Responsible Quantum Technologies (ResQT) community has emerged to share knowledge and best practices, aiming to align quantum development with ethical principles, promote equity, and mitigate unintended consequences. The paper synthesizes current ResQT work and outlines future actions, including responsible research and innovation, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable development to build trust and participatory development of qu…

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3 Sept 2026
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Quantum technologies are rapidly advancing, raising ethical, societal, and geopolitical concerns such as dual-use capabilities and a potential quantum divide. The Responsible Quantum Technologies (ResQT) community has emerged to share knowledge and best practices, aiming to align quantum development with ethical principles, promote equity, and mitigate unintended consequences. The paper synthesizes current ResQT work and outlines future actions, including responsible research and innovation, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable development to build trust and participatory development of qu…

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Swiss AI research can draw lessons from the ResQT community’s focus on responsible innovation and stakeholder engagement to guide ethical AI development.

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