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This $100 million Hewlett Foundation initiative directly targets the security governance frameworks required for AI and quantum computing to scale safely. By funding independent research on critical infrastructure protection against emerging tech risks, it addresses a central policy challenge facing both sectors simultaneously. The program explicitly treats safety as complementary to innovation rather than an obstacle, providing essential resources for developing robust cybersecurity standards in these fields.
Hewlett Foundation Launches $100 Million Initiative Supporting Quantum and Emerging Technology Security

Insider Brief Press release – The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation announced a five-year, $100 million grantmaking initiative intended to help foster innovation while supporting the safe development of emerging technologies. Unveiled at the Aspen Security Forum, the Emerging Technology and Security Initiative addresses critical challenges in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and quantum computing to help […]
The Hewlett Foundation launched a five-year, $100 million Emerging Technology and Security Initiative supporting work on AI, biotechnology, and quantum computing security. The initiative will fund research and organizations focused on critical infrastructure protection, emerging technology risks, and governance frameworks. Quantum computing is one of the technologies the…
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