Quantum computing is often presented as a race between exotic physics concepts and dazzling promises of exponential speed-ups. In practice, however, the decisive question is far more down to earth: which technologies can actually be engineered, manufactured and maintained at scale?
Europe’s conversation about artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly mature. We debate regulation, ethics, sovereignty and competitiveness. We compare ecosystems, discuss talent shortages and measure ourselves against the United States and China.
Quantum computing is often presented as a technological race: who has the most qubits, the lowest error rates or the boldest scientific claims. That framing is misleading. The real story unfolding in 2025 is not about hardware benchmarks, but about how societies choose to organize technological power.
