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This funding targets silicon photonics research specifically designed to overcome bandwidth bottlenecks in AI data centers by replacing electrical signals with light for chip-to-chip communication. The initiative aims to drastically reduce power consumption while scaling throughput, addressing critical infrastructure needs as global demand for high-performance computing grows.
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US to award GlobalFoundries $300 million to develop AI chip links
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GlobalFoundries announced on Wednesday that it has signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for a $300 million CHIPS Act award to advance silicon photonics research and development. The award is part of President Donald…
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