John Carmack proposes fiber-optic loops as high-speed AI cache
TechSpot | Tech Enthusiasts, Power Users, Gamers
February 12, 2026
The thought experiment began with a number. Single-mode fiber optics can now transmit data at 256 terabits per second over 200 kilometers. Based on that capacity, Carmack estimated that about 32 gigabytes of information are stored in the cable at any given moment.
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