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The video discusses the role of optical innovation in addressing bottlenecks in AI and computing. It highlights the current state and future potential of optical chips, emphasizing collaboration with major semiconductor companies like NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel. The discussion covers customer engagement, technology validation, and the business model, focusing on the transition to high-volume production with partners like Global Foundries and TSMC.

What is the main bottleneck in AI computing infrastructure that optical innovation aims to solve?

• Software compatibility

• Power consumption

• GPU interconnectivity

• Data storage capacity

How long is it expected to take for optical chips to reach high volume production?

• A few years

• Several decades

• A few months

• A decade

What is the primary focus of current optical chip usage by strategic partners?

• Proving technology reliability

• Reducing production costs

• Mass production

• Marketing and sales

Which companies are involved in the production and scaling of optical chips?

• Apple, Samsung, Sony

• NVIDIA, AMD, Intel

• IBM, Oracle, Cisco

• Microsoft, Google, Amazon

What is the business model for the company producing optical chips?

• Leasing equipment

• Selling optical chips

• Providing consulting services

• Selling software licenses

What is the role of high volume leading edge foundries in the optical chip industry?

• Designing new chip architectures

• Manufacturing chips at scale

• Marketing and distribution

• Providing customer support

What is the expected market demand for optical chips in the future?

• Thousands of units

• Trillions of units

• Millions of units

• Billions of units