Penn Engineers Create Light-Powered Chip to Enable Faster, More Efficient AI Computing
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Penn engineers have created a new silicon photonic (SiPh) chip that uses light waves instead of electrical signals to perform complex math calculations.
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The chip can enhance the speed and efficiency of AI systems and is ready for integration into existing GPU tech.
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The chip eliminates the need to store data in working memory, enhancing data privacy and security.
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The design leverages work by Penn professor Nader Engheta on manipulating materials to enable light-based computing.
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The research, supported by the Air Force and Navy, allows for more powerful, secure, and eco-friendly computing.