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Infrastructure Foundations for AI and Quantum Computing

Infrastructure Foundations for AI and Quantum Computing explains why fiber broadband is no longer optional infrastructure—but the essential backbone for next-generation computing. As AI models scale and quantum technologies move from theory to deployment, networks must deliver extreme capacity, ultra-low latency, reliability, and security that legacy infrastructure cannot support.

The paper outlines how fiber uniquely enables AI applications, hyperscale data centers, and emerging quantum networks, supporting real-time data processing, symmetric traffic, and massive data flows. It also highlights growing investment from hyperscalers, governments, and innovators, alongside the urgent need to expand fiber route miles, interconnection capacity, and workforce readiness.

From AI power users to quantum-enabled cities, the paper makes the case that fiber is the foundational infrastructure that will determine global competitiveness in the next era of innovation.

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Whitepaper FAQ’s

  1. What is this paper about?
    It examines why fiber broadband is the critical infrastructure foundation for AI and quantum computing.
  2. Why can’t existing networks support AI and quantum workloads?
    These technologies require ultra-low latency, massive capacity, deterministic reliability, and symmetric speeds—capabilities only fiber can deliver at scale.
  3. How does fiber support AI applications?
    Fiber enables real-time processing, fast uploads and downloads, and consistent low latency needed for generative AI, edge AI, and interactive tools.
  4. What role does fiber play in quantum computing?
    Quantum systems depend on fiber for precise, high-capacity data transport between hyperscale data centers and specialized quantum hardware.
  5. What investment trends does the paper highlight?
    Growing private and public investment in fiber, data centers, quantum networks, and AI infrastructure across the U.S.
  6. What’s required to meet future demand?
    A major expansion of fiber route miles, interconnection capacity, streamlined permitting, workforce growth, and cross-sector collaboration.
  7. Who should read this paper?
    Policymakers, ISPs, utilities, data center operators, technology leaders, and anyone planning future-ready digital infrastructure.