IBM's new optics tech could cut AI training time and energy use by over 80%, set to be made in Quebec.

IBM has developed a new optics technology called co-packaged optics (CPO) that could revolutionize data center efficiency. This technology uses polymer optical waveguides, which can transfer data at the speed of light, connecting chips more effectively than traditional electrical wiring. IBM claims this can slash AI model training times by up to 80% and reduce energy consumption by more than 80%, saving the equivalent energy needed to power 5,000 homes annually. The technology, which has passed reliability tests, is set to be manufactured in Quebec and could significantly reduce the environmental impact of AI processing.

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