Quantum tech has risks of strategic blind spots: NITI

Advancements in quantum technology could potentially expose India to increased risk of technological surprise and strategic blind spots, warned a NITI Aayog research paper released on Wednesday.

- UDISHA SRIVASTAV

NITI Aayog's chief executive officer BVR Subrahmanyam released the paper titled, 'Quantum Computing: National Security Implications & Strategic Preparedness.'

The paper was unveiled by NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub (FTH), in partnership with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), which will act as a catalyst to accelerate India's transition to a frontier tech nation.

"Quantum computing is a dual-use technology with transformative implications for defense, intelligence, and cybersecurity. Advancements in quantum technology would expose the country to increased risk of technological surprise and strategic blind spots," the paper said.