📌The DNA Data Revolution: Storing the World's Information in a Gram

Описание: DNA Data Storage: Can 1 Gram of DNA Store All of Google and Meta's Data?
Executive Summary
This report provides a detailed analysis of whether one gram of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) can store the entire digital data of Google and Meta (formerly Facebook). The analysis reveals that, theoretically, the density capacity of DNA is so immense that this is possible. According to various research estimates, 1 gram of DNA has the potential to store data ranging from 215 petabytes (PB) to 460 exabytes (EB). While the total data of Google and Meta is confidential business information, its scale is estimated to be in the hundreds of exabytes, which falls within the theoretical capacity of DNA. However, this capacity is merely theoretical.
Currently, DNA data storage faces several practical challenges, including the prohibitive cost of writing and reading data (millions of dollars per gigabyte), extremely slow speeds (kilobits per second), and the need for specialized equipment. These limitations keep this technology in its early research and development phase, making it more suitable for long-term archival storage rather than active data. Leading technology companies and research institutions are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to overcome these challenges. In summary, while DNA could become a revolutionary solution to the data storage problem in the future, it is not yet ready to handle the immense daily data loads of Google and Meta.