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UCLA Develops Optical Generative AI Using Light, Cutting Inference Energy to Millijoules
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UCLA Develops Optical Generative AI Using Light, Cutting Inference Energy to Millijoules

A research team at UCLA has introduced an optical generative AI system that forms images using light rather than electronic processing. The approach reduces computational energy needs while maintaining image quality, offering a potential pathway toward more efficient AI. The findings were recently published in Nature and highlight new possibilities for sustainable artificial intelligence.

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