New holographic neural network uses light to perform multiple AI tasks at once

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1147609

Summary: Advanced multi-task diffractive optical neural network uses multiplexed holographic light fields to execute parallel deep learning inference tasks simultaneously at speed of light. Parallel optical inference enables ultra-fast, zero-power-consumption computing for high-throughput artificial intelligence vision and real-world signal processing, transforming how machine learning hardware manages dense data streams across consumer electronics and industrial automation systems.