Japanese researchers have shattered the global internet speed record, achieving an astonishing 1.02 petabits per second. At this speed, the entire Netflix library could theoretically be downloaded in just one second, redefining what’s possible for data transmission. • The record was achieved using advanced multi-core optical fiber, packing dozens of data channels into a single cable. • One petabit equals 1,000,000 gigabits, far beyond today’s commercial internet speeds. • The experiment transmit