Startups Volantis and CScale Raise Funds to Enhance AI Chip Connectivity with Optical Technology
Two Silicon Valley startups, Volantis and CScale, have raised significant venture capital to advance AI chip technology by improving data transfer between computing and memory components. Volantis aims to use laser light via vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers to connect up to 220 memory chips around a GPU, addressing current electrical wiring limits. CScale plans to replace copper links in AI data centers with fiber-optic connections, integrating lasers on chips to enhance reach and cooling efficiency. Both leverage established technologies to overcome existing hardware constraints and plan product releases within the next few years.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 48/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (70–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 1 Oct, 09:29 am. Other outlets followed.