Cryptographers, quantum computers and the war for information | Craig Costello
TED Talks Daily13 Nov 2019

Cryptographers, quantum computers and the war for information | Craig Costello

In this glimpse into our technological future, cryptographer Craig Costello discusses the world-altering potential of quantum computers, which could shatter the limits set by today’s machines -- and give code breakers a master key to the digital world. See how Costello and his fellow cryptographers are racing to reinvent encryption and secure the internet.

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