‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn
Summary
Companies that make PFAS, a group of chemicals used in making computer chips and cooling data centers, plan to increase production to meet growing demand from the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Campaign groups warn that PFAS chemicals do not break down in nature and are linked to health risks, which raises concerns about this large increase.Key Facts
- PFAS are chemicals used in semiconductor manufacturing and cooling advanced data centers.
- The 10 largest PFAS producers plan to increase production in Europe, Asia, and North America.
- Increased PFAS use supports AI technology growth, especially in “eco-friendly” cooling systems for data centers.
- Companies like Daikin, Arkema, and Chemours are expanding production to meet this demand.
- Critics highlight health and environmental risks because PFAS do not degrade and can cause cancer.
- Some companies, like Archroma and BASF, are reducing or stopping PFAS production.
- PFAS are also used in coatings for lithium-ion batteries found in electric vehicles, laptops, and phones.
- The cooling method called “two-phase immersion cooling” uses PFAS to efficiently remove heat from servers.
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