In September, industry representatives, academics, and experts in technology policy, research, and development met for the Transatlantic Quantum Forum to discuss the impact of quantum technology and the technical, legal, and social challenges it poses. While quantum technology has the potential to revolutionize science, finance, and internet security, an uneven race – in which developed nations once again take the lead – risks leaving behind developing nations and furthering the global technological divide. The potential of quantum, thus, risks putting developing nations in an exasperated situation of dependency on whoever obtains a functioning quantum computer first.