New Computer Breakthrough Light-Speed Unlocked !
AI Summary
The video discusses Lightmatter’s groundbreaking light-based computer, emphasizing its efficiency and speed compared to traditional silicon chips. The rise in computing demand has outpaced the capabilities of silicon technology, leading to escalating costs. Conventional chips rely on slowing switching times, but photonic chips operate using light, eliminating delays. They excel at linear operations essential for AI workloads, achieving performance significantly faster than GPUs. The video also examines the challenges of analog computing, particularly issues of precision and memory storage, while highlighting the potential for photonic technology in AI and data processing. Finally, it introduces Lightmatter’s innovations in photonic engines and interconnect solutions for improved computational efficiency in AI workloads.