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Introducing Lightmatter<\/a>, the photonic (super)computer company founded by Nicholas Harris<\/a> and backed by an impressive $154 million from investors including GV (Google Ventures)<\/a>, Viking Global Investors<\/a>, Hewlett Packard Enterprise<\/a>, and SIP Global Partners<\/a>. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Lightmatter is revolutionizing the computer hardware manufacturing industry with its groundbreaking photonic AI computing platform. With Lightmatter’s platform, they enable the largest and most powerful neural networks in the world while reducing environmental impact. Traditional computing approaches fall short, but Lightmatter’s photonic computing platform saves energy and powers AI’s rapid growth without harming the planet.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lightmatter’s strengths lie in providing solutions for bigger and more capable neural network models, increasing product margins, and minimizing the environmental footprint. Their Envise 4S server configuration features 16 Envise Chips with only 3kW power consumption, delivering unprecedented performance. With on-chip storage and high-performance architecture, Lightmatter ensures state-of-the-art neural network execution. Experience the (r)evolutionary power of Lightmatter’s next-generation computing platform, combining electronics, photonics, and new algorithms to unleash the full potential of AI while prioritizing sustainability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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