SolidEnergy Systems (SES), a company originally focused on developing lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles, is shifting its strategic focus toward artificial intelligence. The pivot is driven by challenges in scaling battery manufacturing and the recognition that AI presents a more immediate and scalable market opportunity. SES plans to leverage its expertise in materials science and electrochemistry to develop AI hardware, specifically novel memory and processing architectures inspired by the ionic dynamics in batteries. This strategic redirection reflects a broader trend of hardware companies adapting to capitalize on the rapid growth of the AI sector. Read the full article at: https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/03/25/1134657/battery-company-ai-pivot-ses/