The president also launched efforts to research the scientific benefits of quantum computers — and protect that research from adversaries.

Trump signed two executive orders aimed at expanding U.S. quantum computing capabilities and speeding up plans to prepare for Q-Day.

New executive orders direct agencies to accelerate quantum-resistant encryption efforts and lay the groundwork for contractor compliance as the White House warns adversaries are already collecting encrypted data for future decryption.

The same weaknesses leave organizations exposed to both AI-enabled attacks and delayed cryptographic migration.