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2025-05-28

Managing Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)

Maximilian Weber

Belvo

Information security depends heavily on encryption. Encryption protects data by using mathematical problems so complex that today’s computers would take years — if ever — to solve them. Quantum computers, however, are expected to be far more powerful, making it much easier to crack these problems. This poses a serious threat to the protection of sensitive company data. Will quantum computers break encryption in no time?

Infographic: How does cryptography work and how is it vulnerable to quantum?

2024-09-23

AI and M&A

Explainer Sheet: EU AI Act

Editorial Team

20Minds

1-page summary about the EU AI Act. What is prohibited? Who is caught? What is not prohibited, but strictly regulated?

2024-09-23

AI and M&A

Explainer Sheet: IP Challenges Against AI Companies

Editorial Team

20Minds

1-page summary highlighting IP challenges against AI companies. Why should investors monitor IP rights? How can AI models conflict with IP rights? What IP rights are relevant? What can companies do to mitigate IPR conflicts? What are the key defences for AI companies?

2024-09-23

AI and M&A

Explainer Sheet: Regulating AI

Editorial Team

20Minds

1-page summary outlining the key considerations for regulating AI. Why should investors monitor AI regulation? What are the most important AI regulations? What type of AI is prohibited? How do regulators define AI? Which sectors attract particular attention?