Chinese Researchers Develop Optical AI Network Claiming 100x Faster Inference with Fewer Chips

Researchers in China have developed an optical artificial intelligence network that performs inference up to 100 times faster than traditional electronic systems while using fewer physical chips, according to a study published in November 2025. The system, de…

Researchers in China have developed an optical artificial intelligence network that performs inference up to 100 times faster than traditional electronic systems while using fewer physical chips, acc…