Chinese researchers at Tsinghua University have debuted 'Taichi,' an advanced photonic AI chiplet.

Taichi leverages light-based computations, offering significant energy savings over traditional electrically powered chips.

The chip employs light diffraction and interference to execute calculations, mimicking the brain's structure with its multi-chiplet design.

With energy efficiency surpassing previous models by over 100 times, Taichi represents a major leap forward in AI computing efficiency.

The chip's design has been demonstrated to handle complex AI tasks with minimal errors, suggesting a robust capability for future applications.

The breakthrough, detailed in Science, aligns with the pressing need for energy and area efficient computing in next-generation AI technologies.