Observed arrival · 2026-09-19
The Physical Layer
A plainspoken journal about the power, cooling, networking, grid connections, and supply chains behind AI infrastructure.
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- Readers trying to understand AI infrastructure
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- Six explainers connect AI computation to memory, networking, cooling, copper, electricity, and grid queues.
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The journal organizes its coverage around the physical constraints that determine how AI systems operate, from memory access and chip-to-chip networking to liquid cooling and electrical distribution. The homepage gives each piece a five- or six-minute reading time and distinguishes explainers from analysis. It also offers a glossary, RSS feed, and a starting guide for readers entering the subject without an infrastructure background.
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