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The world is heading for a 'quantum divide': here's why it matters

Quantum technology will exponentially accelerate the Fourth Industrial Revolution. But more than 150 countries do not yet have a quantum strategy.

Quantum technology will exponentially accelerate the Fourth Industrial Revolution. But more than 150 countries do not yet have a quantum strategy. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Jack Hidary
Chief Executive Officer, SandboxAQ
Arunima Sarkar
Lead, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, World Economic Forum
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