Optical Computing

Microsoft’s Analog Optical Computer: A Greener Path for AI?

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Microsoft's Analog Optical Computer: Greener AI & Optimization?

Okay, so hear me out… we’re all hearing about AI getting more powerful, but also more power-hungry. It’s like, how do we keep pushing AI forward without burning through way too much electricity? Well, Microsoft might have just dropped a hint at a potential answer with their new analog optical computer. So, what’s the big … Read more

Smartphone Parts Power AI: The Little Computer That Could

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Analog Optical AI Computer Built With Smartphone Parts

Okay, so hear me out: what if the key to faster AI processing wasn’t a massive server farm, but a clever hack using parts from, well, your old smartphone? That’s exactly what a team of researchers has been cooking up, and it’s seriously cool. They’ve built an analog optical computer, and the wild part is … Read more