New AI Framework Runs on Optical Hardware Instead of Chips
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have shared a new AI framework designed to run on optical hardware, which uses light rather than conventional electronic parts. The press release points to a different way of building AI systems. The source says little about speed or cost, so the practical impact for everyday users is still unclear.
Quick glossaryUniversity of Tokyo, optical hardware, framework
- University of Tokyo
- A leading public university in Japan, best known for its research in science, engineering and medicine.
- optical hardware
- Computer parts that use beams of light to process information instead of only relying on electric signals in wires.
- framework
- A set of tools and building blocks that developers use as a starting base for building software.
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