‘History won’t forgive us’ if UK falls behind in quantum computing race, says Tony Blair

Tony Blair has issued a strong warning about the UK's position in the quantum computing race, emphasizing that falling behind could have dire consequences for the nation's future. Alongside former Tory leader William Hague, he highlighted the urgent need for high-risk capital and robust infrastructure to fully leverage this transformative technology. Quantum computing is poised to revolutionize various fields, including drug design and climate modeling, making it crucial for the UK to invest in this area to remain competitive on the global stage.