Quantum Computing: Future Implications and Challenges

This chapter examines the potential future applications of quantum computing in fields like autonomous vehicles and precision medicine, emphasizing the implications for personalized medicine and the complexities of AI decision-making. It addresses the current status of quantum-inspired technologies and the pressing cybersecurity concerns posed by quantum algorithms, particularly in breaking existing encryption methods. The discussion highlights the need for trust and explainability in AI outputs, particularly in high-stakes scenarios like cancer treatment, while cautioning about the challenges of integrating quantum technologies into critical systems.