US government to invest $2B in quantum computing companies
The US government is investing $2 billion in quantum computing companies to bolster its commitment to this emerging technology. This move comes as private sector funding declines and competition from China and the EU increases. The investment aims to fill the gap left by a significant drop in private funding for quantum technology.
- ▪The US government is directing $2 billion toward quantum computing companies.
- ▪Private investment in quantum technology has dropped approximately 50% from 2022 to 2023.
- ▪Federal spending on quantum information science research has nearly doubled between fiscal years 2019 and 2022.
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