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Erin Brockovich says people are angry because data centers are being 'shoved down their throats' in secrecy
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has taken up the cause of fighting data centers. She said a lack of transparency is angering residents.
TL;DR
- Erin Brockovich is actively opposing the proliferation of AI data centers.
- Communities are concerned about potential drains on water supplies, increased electricity costs, and reduced quality of life due to data center development.
- Residents feel excluded from decision-making processes, with projects often presented with secrecy and nondisclosure agreements (NDAs).
- High-profile projects, such as one in Utah, have faced significant opposition.
- Microsoft has announced it will stop using NDAs in early stages of data center development to improve transparency and community dialogue.
- Microsoft has also introduced a 'Community-First AI Infrastructure Plan' to address community concerns.
- Brockovich emphasizes that communities are not opposed to difficult information but to being excluded from the process.