zhī jiā gē芝加哥liàng zǐ量子jì suàn计算yuán qū园区yǐn fā引发zhēng yì争议
A large quantum computing campus is planned for the South Side of Chicago, United States.
Quantum computing is a new computing technology that may be used in the future for science, industry, artificial intelligence, and the military.
Supporters believe the campus can attract companies, create jobs, and make the area a technology hub.
Opponents worry that, because the project is supported by the military and large corporations, its research results may be used for war and surveillance.
At the same time, the government has invested a large amount of public money, while local residents still face problems such as rising rents, a housing shortage, and financial hardship.
Some community organizations hope the government will stop construction and use the money for housing, food, and public services.
They collected signatures to ask for a vote so residents could express their views, but the issue was not placed on the ballot.
The campus has already been approved by the city council, which has also sparked discussion about the speed of approval, resident participation, and the use of public funds.