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That depends on the exact situation.

Light from the Sun (for example) can be analyzed, to estimate the Sun's temperature, element mix, and other details. Thus, the light carries "information" about its origin.

On the other hand, light can be sent via a fiber optic cable, to send information on a computer network. In this case, the light is "modulated", i.e., changed according to the information you want to send. For example, a stronger light might be used to transmit a binary "1", and a weaker light for a binary "0".

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