US's big bet on quantum computing may not be entirely legal
The US government has announced a $2 billion investment in quantum computing, which has raised legal concerns. A member of Congress argues that the funding is being misallocated, as it was originally intended for semiconductor research. The new company, Anderon, will be established with significant government and IBM funding to fabricate quantum processing units.
- ▪The US government is investing $2 billion in quantum computing startups, allocating $100 million to each.
- ▪Congressional member Zoe Lofgren claims the funding is illegal as it was meant for semiconductor research.
- ▪The new company Anderon will be funded with $1 billion each from IBM and the government to fabricate quantum chips.
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Simultaneously legal and not legal? US’s big bet on quantum computing may not be entirely legal Deal also launched the first quantum foundry company, but is there a need for it? John Timmer – May 25, 2026 8:00 am | 6 A wafer full of quantum processors fabricated by IBM. In the future, that fabrication will be done by a newly launched company. Credit: IBM A wafer full of quantum processors fabricated by IBM. In the future, that fabrication will be done by a newly launched company.
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