This probably sounds really naive. But, a strange discussion came up on Quora about computers possibly weighing more when information is added to them.   I tried looking around but couldn't find a definitive answer. There are a few threads where people have tried to ask something similar.  1)   2)   Both threads have people arguing about the possibilities, but I'm sure a more definitive, and painfully detailed answer must exist. I hope you have a good laugh and then help me out!  I don't have the rep to post more than two links so I'll just put the original thread in the comments.  Thank you!
Browsing Quora, I saw the following  with contradicting answers.  For the :     The bits are represented by certain orientations of magnetic fields   which shouldn't have any effect on gravitational mass.   But,  contradicts that one:     Most importantly, higher information content correlates with a more   energetic configuration and this is true regardless of the particular   type of storage... Now, as per Einstein's most famous formula, energy   is equivalent to mass.   Which answer is correct?
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