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AI Standards for Global Impact: From Governance to Action

Part 4: Quantum for Good

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Quantum technologies are poised to revolutionize many industries, solving complex problems
that until now seemed unfathomable. Imagine the possibilities for drug discovery, disease
risk prediction, and biological research in high-impact areas like protein folding, as well as in
weather forecasting and climate modelling.

Quantum technologies are advancing rapidly, beyond lab experiments toward marketplace
applications, promising to transform sectors from healthcare and climate science to cybersecurity
and communications. Realizing this potential, however, their impact must be inclusive, ethical,
and sustainable. To achieve this, the Quantum for Good track of the AI for Good programme
was launched at the 2025 summit with the aim of driving responsible innovation, strengthening
global collaboration, and supporting the development of inclusive standards to ensure quantum
technology delivers real-world benefits for all.

Framed within the UN’s International Year of Quantum (IYQ 2025), Quantum for Good
discussions at the 2025 summit examined how innovation in the field can serve the public
good. The discussions focused on governance, equitable access, and workforce readiness,
while highlighting urgent needs for security, standardization, and ethical guidance.

Figure 53: Left: Cierra Choucair, CEO, Universum Labs, Strategic Content Director,
The Quantum Insider� Right: Qiang Zhang, Executive director, Jinan Institute of
Quantum Technology, Professor, University of Science and Technology of China
Relevant sessions at the summit showcased how quantum science and technology complements
AI in tackling global challenges and provided insights on the following aspects:

a) The maturity of quantum technologies on a 20-year timeline, from near-term sensing
devices to long-term visions of fault-tolerant quantum computing.

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