Efficient Computer

OpenAI's GPT-6.1 Sol model is seeing a sharp rise in demand, with the company pointing to significant efficiency gains as a key driver. The update is being discussed as a notable step in reducing compute costs while maintaining performance, keeping OpenAI at the center of the ongoing race among AI labs to ship faster, cheaper frontier models.

Optical interconnect startup CScale has come out of stealth, revealing investment from Nvidia and Intel. The company is developing optical interconnect technology aimed at improving data transmission between chips, a key area as AI data centers demand faster, more energy-efficient networking. Backing from both major chipmakers signals strong industry interest in next-generation optical connectivity for large-scale computing.