Erin Brockovich launches a crowdsourced AI data center map
Summary
Engadget reports that Erin Brockovich launched a crowdsourced map tracking US AI data centers and projects, aiming to give communities a platform to voice concerns. The map aggregates user reports about operational centers and proposed sites, with many reports centered in Texas and concerns about water usage, electricity, and local health. The piece situates Brockovich's initiative within broader debates about AI infrastructure's environmental and community impact.