69: Quantum Computing, Security, and the Creator Economy at CES 2026

About this episode

This episode explores the real-world applications of quantum computing and AI tools, featuring insights from industry experts.

Recorded at CES 2026, this special episode of the Washington AI Network Podcast examines how quantum computing and AI tools are moving from theory into real-world use. Host Tammy Haddad interviews Pouya Dianat , chief revenue officer of Quantum Computing Inc., about what quantum computing is—and is not—and its implications for encryption, national security, finance, and data centers. Dianat explains why quantum systems are designed to complement classical computing and how quantum processing units will operate alongside CPUs and GPUs. The episode also features a conversation with the Las Vegas stars of YouTube's Iced Coffee Hour, Graham Stephan and Jack Selby .

People in this episode

Host: Tammy Haddad

Guest: Pouya Dianat

Topics covered

• quantum computing
• AI tools
• encryption
• national security
• finance
• data centers
• creator economy

Keywords

• quantum computing
• AI
• encryption
• national security
• data centers
• CES 2026
• creator economy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Quantum Computing Inc.

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