John Carmack's Laser-Powered AI Cache: A Revolutionary Idea for Data Streaming
Analysis
John Carmack, the visionary programmer, is exploring an exciting alternative to traditional DRAM for AI data streaming! He envisions a long fiber optic line acting as an L2 cache, potentially leveraging incredible bandwidth and near-zero latency for AI model weight access. This innovative approach could dramatically enhance AI performance.
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View Original"Carmack came upon the idea after considering that single mode fiber speeds have reached 256 Tb/s, over a distance of 200 km."
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Toms HardwareFeb 9, 2026 20:44
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