Trump signs order to deploy research quantum computer by 2028

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Monday to accelerate the development of advanced quantum computers and prepare for related security threats, The Wall Street Journal reported. The first order directs federal agencies, including the Department of Energy, to work with the private sector and academia to deploy a quantum computer for scientific research by 2028. This is seen as a key benchmark for demonstrating the technology's practical viability, as quantum computers can solve problems at speeds far exceeding traditional supercomputers. The second order requires government agencies and security experts to prepare for quantum systems, aiming to strengthen security frameworks to protect critical infrastructure from quantum hacking attacks that could break existing encryption systems faster than expected.