Startup Xscape Photonics is transforming datacenter interconnects with innovative multicolor lasers designed to boost AI training performance. By utilizing silicon photonics, these lasers promise high bandwidth and low power consumption, overcoming limitations of traditional metal-based interconnects. Founded by experts from Columbia University, Xscape has secured $44 million in Series A funding to scale production. CEO Vivek Raghunathan emphasizes the technology's potential to handle multiple data streams without interference. The company is already engaging with ten customers and aims to integrate its tech with AI software for broader applications.