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

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What happened

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

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:00 UTC.

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