Microsoft’s light-powered computer could run AI 100x faster and more efficiently
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Microsoft has built a prototype analog optical computer that uses light instead of electricity to process information. The device could potentially run AI workloads 100 times faster and more efficiently than conventional processors, with researchers demonstrating its capabilities on finance transactions and MRI scan reconstructions. Though currently limited to 256 parameters, the technology shows promise for scaling to billions while maintaining significant energy efficiency advantages.
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