Quantum technology and human rights: an agenda for collaboration* *Samuelson-Glushko Professor of Law, University of Ottawa; Fellow, Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, Harvard Kennedy School; Faculty Associate, Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University; Affiliate (Non-Resident), Human Rights Initiative, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington D.C. This research was supported through an internal grant from the

Abstract

Quantum technologies have the potential to transform many aspects of our lives as they come into wider use, but how do we ensure that these technologies promote human rights instead of harming them? This article will draw lessons from our collective experience in managing the human rights impacts of internet technologies to help the quantum science and technology community build and develop technologies that respect and promote the fundamental rights of all people.