New Chinese optical quantum chip allegedly 1,000x faster than Nvidia GPUs for processing AI workloads - firm reportedly producing 12,000 wafers per year

A Chinese firm has developed an optical quantum chip claimed to be 1,000 times faster than Nvidia GPUs for AI tasks, with applications in industries like aerospace and finance. The chip uses a new co-packaging technology for photons and electronics, enabling quick deployment and scalability up to 1 million qubits. Despite its advantages, production challenges limit output to 12,000 wafers per year, each yielding around 350 chips. China aims to lead in quantum computing, though Western companies like Nvidia are also investing in the field.