Technology is ever-changing – especially in the modern day. So, let’s dive into what is known as the ‘Tech Surge’ that is sweeping the nation, and two of the key technological innovations to have emerged from the phenomena.
Post-Quantum Cyber Security
Random number generators (RNGs) are the unsung heroes behind cryptographic solutions. These systems generate a nonsequential string of numbers, letters or characters, which are then used as the encryption keys. This technology works similar to how you’d roll a dice or drop a ball into a Plinko machine – you don’t know what the outcome will be. For example, when you play Plinko Casino you will drop a ball in one of 8 to fourteen possible places. On the way down, it will hit pegs at random, until it lands in a random box with a multiplier value. Here, RNGs control the direction and the trajectory of the ball, and therefore, the end result. As each element is not predetermined and entirely random, this ensures the gameplay is fair and authentic.
Whilst these RNG sequences are nigh-on impossible to crack on a traditional computer, quantum computing is skyrocketing, both in terms of innovation and demand. Bearing in mind how much quicker quantum computers can crack complex algorithms and problems, and the rate of their advancement, this has led many countries in Europe to work towards quantum-proof cryptography and security solutions. And, the world’s pioneering quantum-proof solution was developed by Hungary’s own Arenim Group. Their communications platform, KvantPhone is purposefully built to withstand the threat of quantum-based cyber security threats using AES-256-GCM encryption, NIST-recommended post-quantum cryptography ciphers, X25519 Diffie-Hellman key exchange, Kyber 1024 key encapsulation, and both Ed25519 and Dilithum5 algorithms. This provides consumers with a communications system that is secure and high quality.
AI Ecosystem Innovation
It goes without saying that the development of AI is going at the speed of sound. With this in mind, the Hungarian Minister of National Economy, Márton Nagy, underscored the importance of comprehensive and consistent regulations for AI systems in a keynote address at the China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF). The regulations are set to be in place across the EU by 2026, and in conjunction with that, Hungary has announced the plan to open a dedicated AI Office by the end of summer 2025, supported by the Ministry of National Economy. This aims to enhance Hungary’s competitiveness as a key player in the international AI market.
In addition to this, Nagy asserted that all players in the AI ecosystem should be able to reap its benefits – not just large corporations, with this in mind, Hungary is continuing its investments into high-performance computing infrastructure with the Levente supercomputer. This is said to have quantum connectivity – a far cry away from the Komondor supercomputer that was seen in 2022. In addition, the Levente is thought to have four times the capacity of the Komondor, which boasted a performance of 6.2 petaflops.
As you can see, Hungary has asserted itself as a pioneer in the tech ecosystem, continuing to invest in emerging technologies. All that’s left to do now is wait and see what the future – and its innovations – might hold.