Light as Power

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

China’s rapid push into photonic technologies signals a shift from the semiconductor race to a deeper infrastructure contest. As AI strains the limits of electricity, light-based computing, optical networks and quantum communication emerge as the foundations of future technological power.

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