​QSHIFT
Quantum State of the World
How Quantum Computing Helps Discover the Entanglement of Everything
QSHIFT
Decision-Making
in the Age of Quantum AI
A research project aiming to provide the first systematic exploration of the social and ethical significance of Quantum AI through three lenses: technology narratives, decision-making processes, and legal implications.
Quantum Education Poster at EQTC 2024
Our research team will present new findings on quantum technology narratives at EQTC 2024 in Lisbon! The poster examines how quantum education is discussed across media, business and policy sectors, based on an analysis of over 2'300 documents. We've uncovered striking contrasts in how different sectors approach quantum technology education and workforce development, with implications for future policy and industry planning.
If you're attending the conference (November 18-20), come discuss our findings on preparing society for the quantum future! You can preview our poster here to learn more about the trends we've identified in quantum technology discourse.
New Article: Quantum & AI Narrative in NZZ and The Quantum Insider
We are happy to share a new article titled "Die spukhaften Erzählungen über KI und Quantencomputer" published in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung. Based on our latest research, we explore the cultural narratives that shape the fields of quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
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An English version is available here on The Quantum Insider. Enjoy the read and we look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Project Video: Our Approach to Quantum Research
Watch our video to gain first-hand insights into the project, as Prof. Dr. Miriam Meckel, Dr. Lea Steinacker, Prof. Dr. Surjo Soekadar, and Dr. Aurelija Lukoseviciene discuss the social sciences perspectives on quantum technology.
QSHIFT is a collaborative research project led by a consortium consisting of four universities and two cooperation partners, located in Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, and Denmark.
Advances and investments in quantum computing (QC) hold the potential to significantly impact how we solve complex problems across a variety of industries. Although QC is still in its infancy, it could, for example, greatly enhance the computational capabilities of existing machine learning systems, leading to the emergence of Quantum AI. This transformation, which we refer to as QShift, stands in stark contrast to the current lack of social scientific reflection on its broader implications. Through this project, we aim to focus on the human implications of, and contributions to, this rapidly evolving field.
QSHIFT is founded by the CHANSE programme.
Project Duration: 1 November, 2022 - 31 October, 2025
Universities
Cooperation Parterns
