Panel discussion: a collective questioning about quantum ethics

16/10/2024 1h 16min
Panel discussion: a collective questioning about quantum ethics

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Episode Synopsis

As quantum technology advances rapidly, it is crucial to consider its ethical implications. While quantum applications hold the potential to transform industries, they also pose significant moral challenges. Quantum computers, for instance, could dismantle current encryption methods, jeopardizing data privacy and cybersecurity. Their ability to solve complex problems at unprecedented speeds might create unfair advantages in sectors like finance or defense, further deepening existing inequalities. By addressing these ethical concerns early, we can ensure that quantum technology develops in ways that uphold fairness, privacy, and security for all.

Listen in the discussion hosted by the Research Center on Values in Emerging Science and Technology and the Yale Quantum Institute, with co-sponsorship from QuantumCT, as we explore the insights that experts in quantum technology, ethics, and strategic initiatives can bring to the conversation on quantum ethics. Our goal is to begin formulating approaches to navigate this intricate issue.

Panelists
Colleen Bielitz Assoc. VP for Strategic Initiatives & Outreach, SCSU
Florian Carle Managing Director, Yale Quantum Institute
Matthew Enjalran Professor of Physics, SCSU
Rye Howard-Stone Lecturer of Contemporary Issues in Computer Science and Engineering, UConn
Sarah M. Roe (moderator) Director Research Center on Values in Emerging Science and Technology, SCSU

For more information on everything quantum at Yale, visit quantuminstitute.yale.edu

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