Nvidia and Intel Back Startup Lumentus' AI Scale-Up Optics Tech

Startup Lumentus has gained backing from Nvidia and Intel for its AI scale-up optics technology. The company is working on developing high-speed, low-latency optical interconnects using advanced semiconductor materials.

Lumentus' technology aims to increase data transfer speeds between data centers, servers, and storage systems by several orders of magnitude. This could help alleviate the growing demand for faster data processing and reduce power consumption in data-intensive applications.

The company's founders, along with their investors, are optimistic about the potential impact of Lumentus' technology on various industries, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and high-performance computing.