Erin Brockovich launches a crowdsourced AI data center map
Erin Brockovich has launched a crowdsourced website to map AI data centers across the United States. The initiative allows community members to report concerns about these facilities, with a significant number of reports coming from Texas. Many residents are particularly worried about the environmental impact, including water usage and health issues related to air and noise pollution.
- ▪The Brockovich AI Data Center Reporting website features a map of operational and proposed AI data centers in the US.
- ▪So far, the site has received 2,716 reports, with Texas contributing the most, particularly from Sulfur Springs.
- ▪Residents are concerned about the massive water and electricity consumption of AI data centers, as well as potential health impacts.
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Big Tech Erin Brockovich launches a crowdsourced AI data center map Most of the reports so far came from Texas. By Mariella Moon May 27, 2026 7:28 am EST Brockovich AI Data Center Reporting website Erin Brockovich, the American environmental activist portrayed by Julia Roberts in the film named after her, has launched a new project that aims to give people "a platform to speak up and voice concerns about AI data centers in their communities." The new Brockovich AI Data Center Reporting website centers on a map showing major operational AI data centers and facilities under construction in the US, along with projects reported by the community. Some of the reports could be for rumored or proposed projects, so not every dot on the map represents a data center that's already running.
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