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Quantum computing still feels like uncharted territory, yet the threat it poses is significant. On the one hand, it promises advancements in areas such as financial modelling. On the other, it has the potential to undermine the encryption standards that protect governments, businesses, and critical infrastructure around the world.

Even before HAL 9000 uttered the immortal words “I’m sorry, Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that” 58 years ago, movie makers had been deploying human-like computers, rebellious robots and other out-of-control technology to scare us and make us think.