Thrust 4: Societal Aspects of the Quantum Internet
Exploring the legal, economic, and social implications of quantum communications.
About Thrust 4
In addition to the technical innovation, CQN is working to ensure that society is well prepared for broad, affordable, and equitable access to the quantum internet and its economy. CQN is already studying the social and policy implications of this budding technology. To do this, CQN supports social science research on the legal, economic, and social implications of quantum communications.
Thrust 4 Lead
Jonathan Ruane
Lecturer and Research Scientist
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management
Thrust 4 Projects
Quantum Internet Standards and Governance
Internet trust infrastructures
Quantum RFCs
Quantum standards and patent law
Quantum mixnets
Quantum internet governance
Quantum Technology Marketplace
Preparing the economic and regulatory conditions for a market in quantum components and applications
Incentivizing the research and development of quantum technologies
Equitable Access, Fairness, and Accountability
Closing the gap
Quantum Technology Policymaking and Accountability
Quantum Applications Roadmap
Defining real-world applications of quantum networking technology
Coordinated with Industry Advisory Board input
Thrust 4 Pillar Integration