GlobalFoundries buys silicon photonics firm Advanced Micro Foundry for undisclosed amount — move makes chipmaker one of the largest silicon photonics manufacturers

GlobalFoundries has acquired Advanced Micro Foundry, a silicon photonics firm, making it one of the largest manufacturers in the field. Silicon photonics technology utilizes light for data transmission, offering faster speeds and lower power consumption, crucial for AI data centers. Companies like Nvidia and AMD are investing heavily in silicon photonics for future AI servers and quantum computing applications. While consumer-grade products may not integrate this tech soon, it is already being implemented in large-scale servers handling massive data volumes, with continued R&D expected in this promising area.