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.
Many frame their investments around the “AI revolution”, because of the role Pfas play in semiconductor production and next-generation datacentre cooling systems.
But opponents warn that the chemicals, which never degrade in nature, are a ticking timebomb for human and planetary health. They say increased production risks undermining nascent moves to restrict Pfas in Europe, the UK and parts of the US.
Actual Intelligence would dictate not poisoning the planet of one’s residence
What good is a planet to you if you can’t turn it into profits?
Leela: “Animals go in the corner”
FryAI bros: “The corner! Why didn’t I think of that?!”we used coal for centuries. A few pfas to save some power and water is probably fine
Where the hell does “using PFAS for AI datacenter” mean “saving some power and water”? Its the complete opposite
liquid immersion cooling is more efficient than air cooling
Have you thought about the fact that AI data centers are absolutely fucking horrible in terms if power and water usage?
They’re stable in the product, if you’re neat about disposing of the trash and the factory waste then it can be fine safely.
Please explain the disposal portion in detail and how, in the US, they have zero fucking reason to do any of that.
Who are you defending here?
Say that to my liver
Increase the production of guillotines.
