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Because reliable quantum computers with a large number of qbits can, in theory, break traditional encryption schemes relatively easily (once you have the tech) and a lot of our society, economy, national security, and privacy relies on traditional encryption schemes.

Someone in charge looks at the potential harm a thing can do by imagining themselves in a sociopath's shoes and gets justifiably scared. Dan Brown or Tom Clancy gets to sell another book, etc.