Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A new German startup claims it built the first photonic processor you can actually buy—one that computes with light, not electrons. In this video we explain how photons carry data, how interference can “do the math,” and why Quant’s lithium-niobate-on-silicon design could slash heat and cooling. We test the hype: 30x lower energy and up to 50x faster AI training, then dig into the fine print—precision, analog noise, and the electrical-to-optical conversion tax. Watch till the end for our verdict. If this works, the future of AI could finally cool down. #Photonics #AIHardware #DataCenters #Semiconductors #Germany
A new German startup claims it built the first photonic processor you can actually buy—one that computes with light, not electrons. In this video we explain how photons carry data, how interference can “do the math,” and why Quant’s lithium-niobate-on-silicon design could slash heat and cooling. We test the hype: 30x lower energy and up to 50x faster AI training, then dig into the fine print—precision, analog noise, and the electrical-to-optical conversion tax. Watch till the end for our verdict. If this works, the future of AI could finally cool down. #Photonics #AIHardware #DataCenters #Semiconductors #Germany
