Model Cards for Quantum Technologies Reporting

Abstract

There are a number of emerging quantum technologies that have the potential to be disruptive in application areas such as computation, communication and sensing. In such a rapidly emerging field, there is a need for: transparency and accountability pertaining to devices, their performance, and limitations; the ability to assess new entities for integration into existing systems; sufficient information to undertake technology selection; share knowledge within and across institutions and discipline domains; manage risk and assure compliance with regulatory frameworks; drive innovation. Here we propose Model Cards for documentation detailing use-cases and performance characteristics of entities for use in quantum technologies. Purpose of this document is therefore to stimulate discussion and begin to motivate the community to build a sufficient body of knowledge so that the most useful form of Model Cards can be developed and standardised.