Brockovich targets data center secrecy, transparency

Environmental activist Erin Brockovich is now focusing on the lack of transparency surrounding data center construction and its community impact. She launched a website featuring a map of data centers, fueled by nearly 4,000 community submissions in its first month. Brockovich emphasizes that her concern isn't with data centers or AI themselves, but with the secretive development process. Many projects are announced after permits are secured, with developers often unresponsive and local officials signing non-disclosure agreements before residents are aware of proposed developments.