Akhetonics gets fresh funding for a contrarian bet on all-optical chips | TechCrunch
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Akhetonics aims to build a general-purpose chip utilizing an all-optical approach, promising compatibility with existing workloads and applications across various sectors.
Co-founder and CEO Michael Kissner emphasizes the potential for diverse supply chains in photonics, allowing for locally sourced, high-performance computing solutions in various industries.
Despite the potential of photonics in chip technology, the field has not yet reached maturity, with some investors hesitant to back general-purpose chips currently.
With an emphasis on speed and energy efficiency, Akhetonics’ approach to photonics is particularly relevant in the context of modern computing demands and geopolitical considerations.
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