US's big bet on quantum computing may not be legal

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The US government has invested $2 billion in quantum computing companies, but a member of Congress argues that the deals are illegal as Congress did not allocate the money for this purpose.

Why it matters

The investment could be make-or-break for many companies, and the legality of the deals is now in question.

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Hacker News Front PageUS's big bet on quantum computing may not be legal5/28/2026, 5:00:42 PM

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