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ArticleEthics and society2026

Current and Future Directions for Responsible Quantum Technologies: A ResQT Community Perspective.

Adrian Schmidt, Alexandre Artaud, Arsev Umur Aydinoglu, Astrid Bötticher, Rodrigo Araiza Bravo, Maria Luisa Marilu Chiofalo, Rebecca Coates, Ilke Ercan, Alexei Grinbaum, Emily Haworth and 15 more

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25 authors.

Adrian SchmidtInstitute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-5172-8830
Alexandre ArtaudDepartment of Quantum Nanoscience, Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands.
Arsev Umur AydinogluScience and Technology Policy Studies, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0001-8857-6001
Astrid BötticherUniversity of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
Rodrigo Araiza BravoDepartment of Physics, Harvard University, Cambridge, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-5550-7576
Maria Luisa Marilu ChiofaloDepartment of Physics, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6992-5963
Rebecca CoatesCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Canberra, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-8832-686X
Ilke ErcanDepartment of Microelectronics, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-1339-9703
Alexei GrinbaumCEA-Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette, France.ORCID 0000-0002-7484-1553
Emily HaworthPushQuantum, Munich, Germany.
Carolyn Ten HolterUniversity of Oxford, Oxford, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-8739-3211
Eline de JongInstitute for Logic Language and Computation, Institute of Physics, QuSoft Research Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-9167-5585
Bart KarstensRathenau Instituut, The Hague, The Netherlands.
Matthias C KettemannUniversity of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.ORCID 0000-0003-1884-6218
Anna KnörrQuantum Science & Engineering, Harvard University, Cambridge, USA.ORCID 0009-0009-9610-0260
Clarissa Ai Ling LeeSchool of Business, Monash University Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0001-9705-5689
Fabienne MarcoTechnical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.ORCID 0009-0008-1946-7272
Wenzel MehnertAustrian Institute of Technology, Vienna, Austria.ORCID 0000-0002-3869-1770
Josephine C MeyerDepartment of Physics, California State University San Marcos, San Marcos (CA), USA.ORCID 0000-0002-3595-1880
Shantanu SharmaQuantum Ecosystems Technology Council of India, Hyderabad, India.ORCID 0000-0001-9563-9509
Pieter VermaasEthics and Philosophy of Technology Section, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-8175-9179
Carrie WeidnerQuantum Engineering Technology Labs, H. H. Wills Physics Laboratory and School of Electrical, Electronic, and Mechanical Engineering, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-7776-9836
Barbara WellmannDeloitte, Berlin, Germany.
Mira L Wolf-BauwensUniversity of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
Zeki C SeskirInstitute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-6779-8676

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Quantum technologies (QT) are advancing rapidly, promising advancements across a wide spectrum of applications but also raising significant ethical, societal, and geopolitical impacts, including dual-use capabilities, varying levels of access, and impending quantum divide(s). To address these, the Responsible Quantum Technologies (ResQT) community was established to share knowledge, perspectives, and best practices across various disciplines. Its mission is to ensure QT developments align with ethical principles, promote equity, and mitigate unintended consequences. Initial progress has been made, as scholars and policymakers increasingly recognize principles of responsible QT. However, more widespread dissemination is needed, and as QT matures, so must responsible QT. This paper provides a structured, situated synthesis of the ResQT community's current work and identifies future directions from within this community perspective. Drawing on historical lessons from artificial intelligence and nanotechnology, actions targeting the quantum divide(s) are addressed, including the implementation of responsible research and innovation, fostering wider stakeholder engagement, and sustainable development. These actions aim to build trust and engagement, facilitating the participatory and responsible development of QT. The ResQT community advocates that responsible QT should be an integral part of quantum development rather than an afterthought so that quantum technologies evolve toward a future that is technologically advanced and beneficial for all.

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EthicsQuantum DivideQuantum TechnologiesResponsible Quantum TechnologiesResponsible Research and InnovationTechnology governance

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PMID42694271
PMCPMC13538163

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