Microsoft's latest glass storage breakthrough promises to hold data for 10,000 years — but will Project Silica shatter under the pressure?

A research-grade Writer used to set the record for high speed data writing into glass.

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• Writing a full 4.8TB glass disc takes more than 18 days — far too slow for daily operations
• Cheaper borosilicate glass reduces costs but cannot fix practical limitations
• Microsoft’s statement signals closure rather than a commitment to future development