Sam Altman-Backed Volantis Aims to Build AI Accelerator Using Optical Interposer
Volantis revealed a plan to bypass the memory wall by integrating photonics into AI accelerators.
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October 2026
September 2026
US AI Datacenter Plans Face Chip and Packaging Bottlenecks
Satellite data shows US AI datacenter construction is accelerating, but power limits and advanced packaging shortages may cap 2027 growth.
Physical AI Chip Startup SiMa.ai Reaches $1.45 Billion Valuation
Chip developer SiMa.ai raised $150 million in a Series C funding round co-led by Fidelity and Amplify.
Samsung Relationship Fortifies OpenAI Semiconductor Supply Chain
OpenAI is designing next-generation AI accelerators with assistance from South Korean foundry giant Samsung Electronics.
May 2026
Nvidia Invests $150 Billion in Taiwan
Nvidia plans to invest $150 billion annually in Taiwan, solidifying its role as a key AI hub despite US efforts to bolster domestic production.
