Viktor Suter
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Suter
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Viktor
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viktor.suter@unisg.ch
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+41 71 224 3474
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Item type:Publication, Narratives on quantum technologies: a cross-domain analysis of media, business, and policy discourses(Cambridge University Press (CUP), 2025-12-23); ; ; Narratives shape public perceptions and policymaking around emerging technologies like quantum technologies (QTs), yet what narratives develop across different societal domains remains underexplored. This study analyzes narratives about QTs in 36 government documents, 163 business reports, and 2023 media articles published over the past 23 years, using a mixed-methods approach that combines topic modeling with qualitative thematic analysis. We find that the dystopian or utopian extremes associated with technologies such as artificial intelligence are largely absent from discourse about QTs. Media coverage tends to cover a broad range of topics, while business and government narratives emphasize technical milestones, economic competitiveness, and national security, frequently at the expense of questions about ethics, equity, and accessibility. We discuss the implications of this focus, particularly the risk that an emphasis on zero-sum geopolitical competition could foster a more closed and fragmented innovation ecosystem. Policy Significance Statement This study equips policymakers and industry leaders with evidence-based insights into the narratives that shape public perceptions of quantum technologies. An analysis of 2200+ documents reveals that while technical narratives dominate, geopolitical concerns are gaining ground, often at the expense of ethical considerations, especially in business and policy discourse. Unlike polarized debates on AI, quantum discourse remains cautiously optimistic but risks fostering innovation silos via "quantum race" framing. Our findings inform policy by (1) identifying governance gaps in current national quantum strategies, (2) demonstrating the need for inclusive innovation frameworks that address accessibility and equality, and (3) providing a replicable methodology for monitoring technology narratives across domains.Type:journal articleJournal:Data & PolicyVolume:8Scopus© Citations 2 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Quantum technologies and geopolitics: comparing parliamentary rhetoric(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2025-12-09); ; ; Quantum technologies are rapidly emerging as a strategic priority for global political powers. Yet little is known about how policymakers across countries perceive the security implications of quantum technologies, even though such perceptions shape policy priorities and public understanding of technological threats. Drawing on securitization theory, we analyze parliamentary speeches from 2010 to 2024 across Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, the European Union, and Singapore. Using computational social science tools, including a novel method based on large language models to quantify security emphasis, we report on three principal findings. First, attention and security framing vary markedly across legislatures, with the United States showing the highest intensity, the United Kingdom a moderate pattern, and Australia comparatively muted security rhetoric despite frequent discussion. Second, security emphasis rises over time in every parliament studied. Third, highly securitized debates cluster around the topics of transitions to quantum-secure communication infrastructures, great-power competition and alliances (including AUKUS), and the regulation of cross-border capital, knowledge, and technology flows. The study contributes cross-national, longitudinal evidence on how quantum technologies are politicized.Type:journal articleJournal:EPJ Quantum TechnologyScopus© Citations 2 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Setting the Quantum Agenda: How international Media shapes the Narratives of Quantum Technology Narratives of Quantum Technology(2024-12-18); ; ; ; Lea SteinackerNews coverage can influence public perception and adoption of technologies. To investigate how media covers quantum technology, an emerging technology of the 21st century, we analyzed 2,331 news articles from the US, UK, China, and India – nations at the forefront of this industry. Using BERTopic modeling and sentiment analysis, we identified six narratives containing 54 topics. Overall, news focused on quantum computing, while other technological aspects like quantum cryptography were less prevalent. Over time, a notable shift from a societal and scientific discourse to political and economic discussions was observed. This development emphasizes narratives about national strategies, commercialization, and global politics and competition, highlighting the growing rivalry, especially between the US and China. Moreover, regional sentiments varied, with more positive news coverage in Chinese and Indian media compared to the Western counterparts. These insights are vital for stakeholders directing the future of quantum technologies.Type:conference paperJournal:International Conference on Information Systems - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Educating Society for the Quantum Future: Insights from Media, Business, and Policy Discourse(2024-11-18); ; ; ; Steinacker, LéaType:conference poster