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GlobalFoundries announced a $300 million CHIPS Act R&D award (via letter of intent) focused on next-generation silicon photonics for AI and high-performance computing.

Major US government commitment to optical interconnect technology critical for hyperscale data center networking and cross-chip communication at scale.
Trade pressSlicast · July 30, 2026 · Global · Source: HPCwire
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GlobalFoundries announced a $300 million CHIPS Act R&D award (via letter of intent) focused on next-generation silicon photonics for AI and high-performance computing.

Major US government commitment to optical interconnect technology critical for hyperscale data center networking and cross-chip communication at scale.

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GlobalFoundries announced a $300 million CHIPS… · Slicast