Convergence of AI and Quantum: A 'rather' Personal Journey - Paperback

by Asim Khwaja (Author)

What happens when artificial intelligence meets quantum computing-and what does it mean for the world your children will inherit?

Written by a cybersecurity veteran with over twenty-five years at the intersection of data, risk, and technology, Convergence of AI and Quantum cuts through the hype to examine what these technologies can actually do today-and what they cannot.

Asim Khwaja brings a rare perspective: he has led cyber and technology risk for critical infrastructure, been part of the NIST post-quantum cryptography standardisation process, and spoken globally as an advocate for the United Nations International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Here, he offers an evidence-based guide that respects readers' intelligence without assuming specialist knowledge.

Inside, you'll find:

• Clear explanations of AI reasoning models, quantum error correction, and the cryptographic transition already underway
• The "harvest now, decrypt later" threat and the 2035 deadline shaping global cybersecurity
• Real-world vignettes from industry
• A framework for evaluating claims and distinguishing demonstrated results from announcements

But this is also a personal book. Woven throughout is the story of a journey from Pakistan to Oxford-of three colored pouches that taught the author about discipline and hope, of kebab dinners that doubled as breakfast, and of why humans must remain at the centre of technological change.

"Human remains the VIP."

For executives, technologists, policymakers, and curious readers who want to understand these transformative technologies without the hype-or the fear.