A computer that uses light rather than digital switches for calculations could help reduce the energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new study. The scientists who invented the ...

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While it's no replacement for either computer, the new device is a powerful alternative for addressing some very practical challenges. Reading time 3 minutes In a world of ever-improving computing ...

Researchers have been developing computers that deploy light (photons) rather than electricity to power storage and calculations. These light-based computers have the potential to be more energy ...

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