Next-gen lithographic techniques and smarter chip architectures will help rein in AI’s power requirements.
Source
- DCVC, Deep Tech Opportunities Report 2026 (opens in a new tab)1.1Published: 1 Jul 2026
Source thesis
DCVC discusses new lithography and chip architectures as ways to reduce AI's power requirements. Examples include changes to mask methods and stacked chiplets that shorten interconnects; the thesis concerns semiconductor fabrication and architecture, not simply making existing software more efficient.