Microsoft Unveils Revolutionary Laser-Written Glass Technology for Data Storage
Microsoft has made significant strides in data storage technology with its Project Silica, featuring laser-etched glass that can hold terabytes of data for up to 10,000 years. This innovative approach to archival data storage promises a more durable and efficient method compared to traditional mediums like stone and parchment. Highlighted in a recent publication in Nature, the advancements in glass storage technology could reshape the future of data preservation. Researchers assert that this laser-written glass not only outlasts current storage methods but also offers a solution capable of maintaining important information for millennia.
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