‘Tidal Wave’ of PFAS Being Launched to Satisfy AI Industry, Campaigners Warn
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The Belgian chemical company Syensqo, a subsidiary of Solvay, is increasing the production of the substances PVDF and PFPE. These are so-called forever chemicals, or PFAS, chemical substances that do not break down in the environment and accumulate there. They are used, among other things, to cool data centers, in semiconductors, and in batteries. Globally, major PFAS producers are ramping up their production in the hope of cashing in on the AI …
‘Tidal wave’ of PFAS being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn
Read the full story from The Guardian. PFAS companies are launching a “tidal wave” of forever chemicals production to meet demand from the AI industry, a campaign organisation has warned. Despite alarm over the chemicals, which have been linked to cancer, a survey of the 10 biggest manufacturers found most had plans to increase production. … Continue reading ‘Tidal wave’ of PFAS being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn
The explosion of artificial intelligence is creating new demand for PFAS, the so-called “evergreen chemicals.” Their largest producers plan to increase production, as these chemicals are used in everything from semiconductor manufacturing to data center cooling.
The rise of artificial intelligence is driving demand for PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals used in chip manufacturing and some data center cooling systems, among other things. Activists warn that planned expansions in production could exacerbate their effects on human health and the environment.
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