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Scientists Break Internet Speed Record: "Download Netflix's Entire Library in Just 1 Second" Sparks Global Debate Over Digital Future
IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 In a groundbreaking achievement, Japanese researchers set a new data transmission speed record of 1.02 petabits per second. 🔬 The innovation relies on a special fiber optic architecture and wavelength-division multiplexing to maximize data throughput. 🌐 Potential applications span multiple sectors, including artificial intelligence and virtual reality, with near-instantaneous data exchanges.
The research, conducted by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), achieved a staggering transmission speed of 1.02 petabits per second. Such a rate would allow an entire Netflix library to be downloaded in just one second, showcasing the potential for transformative shifts in data usage and internet infrastructure. Unlike previous records, this technology is designed to be compatible with existing network infrastructures, presenting a practical path forward for widespread implementation.
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