Peter Shor’s algorithm could break the internet – but he's not worried

Few people have invented an algorithm with the potential to spark a worldwide crisis, so why is quantum computing pioneer Peter Shor so unconcerned? Karmela Padavic-Callaghan spoke to him to find out

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Jul 8, 2026 - 05:00
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Peter Shor’s algorithm could break the internet – but he's not worried
Few people have invented an algorithm with the potential to spark a worldwide crisis, so why is quantum computing pioneer Peter Shor so unconcerned? Karmela Padavic-Callaghan spoke to him to find out

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