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The Italian Antitrust Authority is investigating the quantum computing sector to identify competitive issues. Quantum computing promises revolutionary capabilities and is already applied in strategic areas like cybersecurity and biotechnology.

The sector is rapidly developing, with blurred lines between hardware and software, featuring both large tech companies and startups. The inquiry will explore economic and technological barriers to entry, risks of technological lock-in, and the potential for a few operators to dominate the market, particularly given the high number of patents being registered. A public consultation has also been launched to gather input from stakeholders.