The Promising Future of Glass Storage: Microsoft's Project Silica
Microsoft Research's "Project Silica" aims to revolutionize data storage by using small glass plates to store massive amounts of data for thousands of years. Unlike magnetic storage, which requires frequent re-copying and increases energy consumption, the data written in glass is impossible to change. Each glass plate can hold several terabytes of data and could last up to 10,000 years. This sustainable technology offers a more compact and long-lasting alternative to traditional data centers.