# Data Centre Cooling Faces ‘Forever Chemicals’ Surge as AI Expands
The expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is driving increased use of cooling systems in data centres that rely on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment. As AI computing demands grow, data centres require more intensive cooling solutions, raising concerns about the environmental and health implications of these chemical compounds. The issue highlights a potential environmental challenge accompanying the rapid scaling of AI infrastructure worldwide.
