Will We Ever Solve the Problem of Losing Data?

peter.suber's bookmarks 2026-08-05

Summary:

"we asked experts in computer science, cybersecurity, and archival research to consider the idea of “permanence,” specifically in the context of how we record, track, and store information. That is, is there such a thing as permanent data storage? What are the main issues with data storage mediums that exist today? Most importantly, can we do something about it—if there’s something to be done at all?"

Link:

https://gizmodo.com/will-we-ever-solve-the-problem-of-losing-data-2000792386

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Tags:

oa.new oa.data oa.preservation oa.risks

Date tagged:

08/05/2026, 15:32

Date published:

08/05/2026, 11:32