Current and Future Directions for Responsible Quantum Technologies: A ResQT Community Perspective
Schmidt, Adrian
1; Artaud, Alexandre; Aydinoglu, Arsev Umur; Bötticher, Astrid; Araiza Bravo, Rodrigo; Chiofalo, Maria Luisa Marilu; Coates, Rebecca; Ercan, Ilke; Grinbaum, Alexei; Haworth, Emily; Ten Holter, Carolyn; de Jong, Eline; Karstens, Bart; Kettemann, Matthias C.; Knörr, Anna; Lee, Clarissa Ai Ling; Marco, Fabienne; Mehnert, Wenzel; Meyer, Josephine C.;
1; Artaud, Alexandre; Aydinoglu, Arsev Umur; Bötticher, Astrid; Araiza Bravo, Rodrigo; Chiofalo, Maria Luisa Marilu; Coates, Rebecca; Ercan, Ilke; Grinbaum, Alexei; Haworth, Emily; Ten Holter, Carolyn; de Jong, Eline; Karstens, Bart; Kettemann, Matthias C.; Knörr, Anna; Lee, Clarissa Ai Ling; Marco, Fabienne; Mehnert, Wenzel; Meyer, Josephine C.; 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 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
| Zugehörige Institution(en) am KIT | Institut für Technikfolgenabschätzung und Systemanalyse (ITAS) |
| Publikationstyp | Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
| Publikationsjahr | 2026 |
| Sprache | Englisch |
| Identifikator | ISSN: 3091-3314, 3091-3322 KITopen-ID: 1000196826 |
| Erschienen in | Ethics and Society |
| Verlag | Springer Science and Business Media |
| Band | 20 |
| Seiten | Article no: 28 |
| Vorab online veröffentlicht am | 03.09.2026 |
| Schlagwörter | Quantum Technologies · Responsible, Quantum Technologies · Quantum Divide · Responsible Research and Innovation · Ethics ·Technology governance |
| Nachgewiesen in | OpenAlex |