Today, creators and nostalgia lovers are reviving Y2K AC3 as both an and a vibe :

While the visual world was turning chrome, the audio world was being revolutionized by (Audio Codec 3), better known as Dolby Digital . Y2K - National Museum of American History

The , prevalent from roughly 1997 to 2004, was defined by a distinct "techno-optimism". As the world transitioned into the 21st century, design was heavily influenced by the blooming internet and the futuristic possibilities of technology.

An Examination of Y2K and AC-3: The Evolution of Digital Technology and Audio Compression