China team cuts 3D optical chip production time from hours to seconds

Artificial intelligence has led to unprecedented demand for computing, positioning photonic chips at the forefront of the race for next-generation AI hardware. Photonic technologies are viewed as a solution to overcome bandwidth and power limitations, yet translating this potential into mass-producible hardware often faces manufacturing challenges. A Chinese research team claims to have overcome one of the major bottlenecks in this field, potentially paving the way for advancements in future AI hardware development.