Erin Brockovich criticizes lack of transparency in AI data center development
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Lakshmi Varanasi
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Summary
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich is speaking out against the proliferation of AI data centers, arguing that they are being developed in secrecy without proper community transparency. She claims residents are angry because these projects are being 'shoved down their throats' without adequate public input or disclosure about their environmental impacts, including energy and water consumption.
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A lack of transparency is angering residents
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has joined the fight against the proliferation of AI data centers
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