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The End of Privacy: How Quantum Computing Threatens Everything We Know About Digital Security
Quantum computing is set to disrupt digital security, with the potential to break encryption systems relied upon by businesses and consumers alike. For marketers, this shift raises critical questions about data privacy, consumer trust, and the future of AI-driven campaigns. Understanding these changes is essential for staying ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

In recent weeks, the scientific community has been shaken by an announcement from China: researchers claim that using quantum computing can break RSA encryption systems, one of the pillars of security in digital communication. This news calls into question the robustness of the encryption upon which most daily interactions rely, from personal messages to financial transactions. While this represents an impressive technological advancement, it also raises significant concerns about the future of global cybersecurity.
RSA encryption is based on a pair of public and private keys. The public key is accessible to everyone, while the private key is kept secret. The basic premise of this system is that although anyone can encrypt a message using the public key, only the holder of the private key can decrypt it. However, with its ability to solve complex problems in unimaginable times for traditional computers, quantum computing is challenging these foundations.
Quantum computing, a discipline that combines computer science, physics, and mathematics, can process massive amounts of information simultaneously. Through mechanisms like quantum entanglement and superposition, quantum computers can theoretically solve encryption equations and problems in ways that, until recently, seemed like science fiction.
This breakthrough affects security and has profound implications for the marketing industry. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most valuable tools for companies today, but its large-scale implementation requires a computational infrastructure that currently does not exist. This has driven the creation of quantum computers capable of processing large volumes of data and solving multiple problems simultaneously, offering companies fast and efficient solutions.

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