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‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Campaigners warn that major manufacturers of PFAS, or forever chemicals, are significantly increasing production to meet the cooling and hardware demands of the expanding artificial intelligence industry. A recent survey of the world's ten largest producers indicates that most intend to ramp up output despite well-documented health concerns linking the chemicals to cancer.
WHY IT MATTERS
The rapid expansion of the artificial intelligence sector is directly driving increased manufacturing of toxic forever chemicals, creating potential new public health and environmental risks.
Big manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentresPfas 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...
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