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This research aims to explain Q-Day and how to prepare AI systems for its impact on cryptography.

July 15, 2026Open Access

What is Q-Day, and how do you prepare an AI system for it?

MIMicky IronsMaryland Institute College of Art

Key Points

This research aims to explain Q-Day and how to prepare AI systems for its impact on cryptography.
Inventorying existing cryptographic systems
Signing records with post-quantum signatures
Implementing hybrid encryption schemes in AI systems
AI systems can be secured against quantum threats by preparing with post-quantum signatures and crypto-agility.
Long-lived data can be protected by re-signing before Q-Day.

Abstract

Q-Day is the day a quantum computer can break today's public-key cryptography. You prepare an AI system by inventorying your cryptography, signing new records with post-quantum signatures, running hybrid schemes, building crypto-agility, and re-signing long-lived data before that day arrives.Originally published at https://mickai.co.uk/articles/what-is-q-day-and-how-do-you-prepare-ai-for-it. Mickai is a Sovereign Intelligence Operating System; the Open Audit Record signs every artificial intelligence action before it executes, post-quantum and offline-verifiable. 104 filed UK patent applications, Mickai LTD (Companies House 17166618).

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