# Chinese researchers may have solved optical computing's biggest headache

> Optical computing uses light instead of electricity to process complex data. Digital twin eliminates long waits for shared optical hardware. Virtual optical systems mirrored real hardware with remarkable accuracy.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/chinese-scientists-ran-an-ai-program-on-a-virtual-light-based-computer-system-inside-its-real-digital-twin-pc-you-cant-get-more-meta-than-that-thanks-inception?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3833a3e8976fcb37cdfe6f)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #ai
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