Data centers are swapping water for forever chemicals to keep AI cool

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A new ChemSec report finds most of the world's largest PFAS producers are expanding output to meet demand from AI data centers.

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2026-09-18 07:00 · Fortune AI
Data centers are swapping water for forever chemicals to keep AI cool

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