AI is speeding up the quantum threat to crypto, security experts warn
Artificial intelligence is accelerating the development of quantum computing, posing a significant threat to current encryption systems. Security experts warn that this convergence is creating a new cybersecurity arms race, necessitating continuous evolution in digital security. The crypto industry must prepare for a future where traditional encryption may no longer be reliable due to advancements in quantum technology.
- ▪AI is speeding up the timeline for quantum computing, impacting digital security.
- ▪Experts believe that the combination of AI and quantum computing is creating a new cybersecurity arms race.
- ▪Researchers warn that governments may be collecting encrypted data now to decrypt it later with future quantum computers.
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TechShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailAI is speeding up the quantum threat to crypto, security experts warnResearchers and builders believe that artificial intelligence may be accelerating the quantum timeline and forcing a broader rethink of how digital security works.By Margaux Nijkerk|Edited by Stephen Alpher May 24, 2026, 2:00 p.m. 4 min readMake preferred on What to know: AI is accelerating the development of quantum computing and forcing the crypto industry to prepare for a future where today’s encryption systems, including those securing blockchains and the broader internet, may no longer be reliable.
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