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AI Standards for Global Impact: From Governance to Action Good Part 4: Quantum for

Figure 54:Seizo Onoe, Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau
(TSB), International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
“We should take every opportunity to share information and help position everyone for success.
This new Quantum for Good track will help us do exactly that.”

Seizo Onoe

Panelists agreed on the need for quantum research and development to remain problem-
driven, collaborative, and guided by real-world impact. Their perspectives also reinforced that,
across all areas of quantum technology, use cases need to be prioritized based on a clear
assessment of their real-world impact. This approach helps ensure that progress is collaborative,
problem-driven, and focused on meaningful outcomes rather than hype.

Momentum is shifting from experimentation toward actual deployment as quantum technology
solutions are beginning to tackle real-world problems. One session highlighted examples
of use cases being deployed on the ground, focusing on practical applications and the
underlying principles enabling them. Panelists presented how quantum sensing is being
piloted in water resource management to optimize usage, how quantum algorithms aid climate
adaptation strategies, and how quantum cryptography is strengthening secure communications
infrastructure.

The first real-world applications of quantum technologies for social good are beginning to
emerge and the community is learning to prioritize impact and concentrating on "early win"
applications where quantum technologies add value. However, to scale, the field requires
equitable access, cross-domain collaboration, and clear application development guidelines.

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