Data centers, drawing concerns over water and power, may have another surprise impact: Forever chemicals
AI data centers are facing scrutiny over the potential proliferation of forever chemicals used in cooling systems and semiconductors. This adds to existing public concerns regarding high electricity and water consumption. Supporters maintain these chemicals are necessary for data center operations.
As AI data centers face intense public pushback over issues including their electricity and water use, another potential environmental impact is percolating: the proliferation of forever chemicals. Data centers can use these chemicals in at least two ways: in their cooling processes and through their more general use of semiconductors. Supporters say that their use...
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