Syd Martin
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@SydMartin4
Political Atheist - The truth is oftentimes not pretty
@quay_dr @R_H_Ebright Never forget who Ebright really is. Coercion is a crime.
SAM ALTMAN: “WE SEE A FUTURE WHERE INTELLIGENCE IS A UTILITY, LIKE ELECTRICITY OR WATER, AND PEOPLE BUY IT FROM US ON A METER.”
Danger The Environmental & Health Impact of "Forever Chemicals" (PFAS) in AI Data Centers ⚠️☣️⛔️🚱 Data centers indirectly contribute to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) health risks through their cooling systems, electronic components, and the semiconductor manufacturing required to build AI chips. Because these "forever chemicals" resist environmental degradation, they bioaccumulate in the body.☝️☣️ 1. What are "Forever Chemicals" in AI Data Centers? The rapid growth of the AI industry has led to an increased reliance on PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), a group of over 10,000 synthetic chemical compounds. Primary Use: They are essential for liquid cooling technologies (specifically Immersion Cooling), where high-performance AI servers (GPU clusters) are submerged in non-conductive fluids. Specific Substances: Common examples include Novec 1230, FM-200, and various fluorinated gases (F-gases). Reason for Use: These chemicals are extremely stable, non-flammable, and possess superior dielectric and thermal properties required to cool high-density AI chips. 2. Impact on Cooling Water, the Environment, and Health Environmental/Water Impact:🚱💧 PFAS do not break down naturally in the environment (hence the term "forever chemicals"). They leak into soil and water systems through system leaks or improper wastewater disposal. Some F-gases degrade into Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), which accumulates persistently in the global water cycle. Human Health Impact: ☣️ PFAS are toxic ☠️and bioaccumulative, meaning they build up in the human body over time. Health Consequences: ☝️ Scientific studies link PFAS exposure to cancer (kidney and testicular), liver damage, weakened immune systems (including reduced vaccine efficacy), and fertility issues. 3. The Reality of the Danger PFAS are classified as substances of very high concern. Their danger lies in their extreme persistence and ability to travel long distances through water and air. They are now detectable in the blood of almost every human and have entered the global food chain, where they remain for decades. 4. Filtration and Removal Challenges Removing PFAS from water is possible but requires complex and expensive specialized processes: Granular Activated Carbon (GAC): Adsorbs PFAS molecules. Ion Exchange Resins: Swaps PFAS ions for harmless ones. Reverse Osmosis: Uses high-pressure membranes to filter out molecules. Critical Note: 🚨⚠️ Standard municipal wastewater treatment plants are unable to effectively remove PFAS. 5. Special Disposal Requirements Due to their hazardous nature and persistence, PFAS-containing waste requires strict regulatory handling. The Problem: ☝️⚠️ They are nearly impossible to destroy. If incinerated at temperatures that are too low, they simply break down into other toxic PFAS variants. ☠️🚨 Solution: They must be disposed of in specialized high-temperature incineration facilities. 6. Conclusion: Are Data Centers Extremely Damaging? Evidence suggests that the impact is significant and potentially extreme, exacerbated by the AI boom: Resource Depletion: Data centers consume vast amounts of water for cooling, often in water-stressed regions. Toxic Footprint: The use of PFAS in cooling systems creates a "hidden" pollution source that is difficult to monitor and control. Climate Link: Many F-gases used in these facilities are potent greenhouse gases, thousands of times more warming than CO2.
Burgum: "We shouldn't even call these 'data centers.' We should call it manufacturing intelligence. There's a concentrated information propaganda war that's geo-targeted. Any place that's trying to build data centers is getting bombarded with foreign-directed propaganda to try to block these from being built."
SAM ALTMAN: “WE SEE A FUTURE WHERE INTELLIGENCE IS A UTILITY, LIKE ELECTRICITY OR WATER, AND PEOPLE BUY IT FROM US ON A METER.”
The CEO of BlackRock, Larry Fink, admits that the trillions of dollars being used to build data centers and power grids will come from ordinary people’s savings accounts and pension funds, and says it is mandatory. He says America needs trillions in AI infrastructure spending, and that people will be forced to “invest” in it. “Much of this will come from savings accounts and pension accounts.”
In his first term, President Trump was constrained. This term, he has surrounded himself with people whose chief qualification is fealty. The result is reckless policy and the brazen pursuit of enrichment. My take:
"An employee at [NIH] Rocky Mountain Laboratories…was potentially exposed to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever following a personal protective equipment breach in November…The incident highlights the lack of a…federal system to track…lab…incidents" childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/lab-l…
🚨Marty Makary has resigned as FDA director and Tracy Beth Hoeg has been fired as head of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, less than a month after Vinay Prasad left his position at CBER. Three of the most reform-minded officials at the agency are now gone in rapid succession, and no official explanation has been offered by Secretary Kennedy, President Trump, or any HHS media release. Hoeg told journalist Maryanne Demasi that she was asked to resign and would have been fired if she refused, and that the order came from someone "way above their pay grade." She and Makary both leave having pushed for placebo-controlled trials for new COVID vaccines, a reformed childhood vaccine schedule aligned more closely with Denmark's, and the removal of artificial food dyes. Hoeg said she followed the science throughout and did not cave to political pressure or lobbyist influence, and that the media manufactured the chaos narrative around the FDA. Kyle Diamantas has been named acting FDA director. His stated top priority is reviewing the mifepristone REMS, and HHS described him as personally committed to delivering on the administration's pro-life agenda. Diamantas previously represented Planned Parenthood in a property dispute before asking to be removed from the case. On the ACIP front, a new Federal Register notice has been published to reestablish the vaccine advisory committee with an updated charter. The new charter requires members with expertise spanning toxicology, pediatric neurodevelopment, data science, vaccine injury, and immunology, and directs the committee to identify gaps in vaccine safety research and evaluate cumulative vaccine exposures. Many of the charter updates reflect recommendations submitted to Secretary Kennedy by @ICANdecide attorney @AaronSiriSG. Kennedy can now begin vetting new members, though no timeline has been announced. Full article by @smiddendorp22 with ALL of the details linked below 👇
