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SmartCore raises funding for AI chip interconnects using silicon photonics

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SmartCore, a startup founded by Tsinghua University, has secured an angel++ funding round. The company aims to advance its optical I/O chiplet technology, which utilizes silicon photonics, to improve interconnects for AI computing clusters. AI

IMPACT This funding could accelerate the development of more efficient interconnects for AI hardware, potentially improving the performance and scalability of AI computing clusters.

RANK_REASON Funding round for an AI infrastructure technology company. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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SmartCore raises funding for AI chip interconnects using silicon photonics

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  1. Pandaily TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Pandaily) ·

    SmartCore Secures Millions in Funding for Silicon Photonics AI Chip Interconnect Breakthrough

    Tsinghua-founded silicon photonics startup SmartCore raises angel++ round to advance optical I/O chiplet technology for AI computing clusters.

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