Model Cards for Quantum Technologies Reporting

TL;DR

This paper proposes Model Cards as a standardized documentation tool to enhance transparency, assessment, and knowledge sharing in the rapidly evolving field of quantum technologies.

Contribution

It introduces the concept of Model Cards for quantum devices, aiming to standardize reporting and facilitate better decision-making and collaboration.

Findings

Initial framework for quantum Model Cards proposed

Aims to improve transparency and accountability in quantum tech

Encourages community discussion and standardization efforts

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.