Photonics Skills Gap Threatens Innovation in Quantum and AI

"The skilled workforce of the photonics industry is crucial for semiconductor manufacturing, quantum computing, and intelligent decision-making system development."

As industries from quantum computing to AI and advanced manufacturing increasingly depend on photonics, the field faces a critical obstacle: a shortage of skilled professionals.

This article examines how the growing workforce gap is slowing progress in developing quantum computers, high-speed data centers and other technologies that rely on integrated photonics.

The article also addresses how AIM Photonics is helping to tackle this challenge by connecting academia and industry, expanding specialized training programs and offering practical learning opportunities to build a stronger, more prepared U.S. photonics workforce that supports continued innovation across these rapidly advancing fields.

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The Photonics Skills Gap Threatens Innovation in Quantum and AI