Quantum funding clash: US bets on a quantum foundry under legal scrutiny

The US unveiled $2 billion in quantum-computing investments tied to the CHIPS Act, prompting lawmakers who say the spending isn’t aligned with the Act’s purpose; IBM-backed Anderon will be created as a quantum foundry with $1 billion from IBM and $1 billion from the government, transferring IP and staff to fabricate quantum chips. While the move could accelerate progress by giving startups better access to high-quality fabrication, it also raises questions about legality, government priorities, and the long-term market for such specialized hardware.