Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?

BBC TechnologyAnalysis or commentary·22 Sept 2026, 23:03

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Data centres are switching from copper wires to optical technology to save power and add capacity.

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“To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.”

BBC Technology, 22 Sept 2026, 23:03.

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