AI Data Centers Drive Global Surge in PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ Production – DongA Science

A new report indicates that the expansion of artificial intelligence data centers worldwide is significantly increasing the production and use of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment. These chemicals are utilized in cooling systems and manufacturing processes essential to large-scale AI infrastructure, raising environmental and health concerns as PFAS accumulate in soil and water supplies globally. The surge in AI computing demand has created a corresponding spike in demand for these persistent chemicals, highlighting a potential environmental cost of the rapid growth in AI technology.

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