‘We’re up against forces that have all the money in the world’: Erin Brockovich on her battle against AI datacentres
Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich has turned her attention to AI data centers, citing community concerns about their local environmental impact — particularly water and resource consumption. She frames the campaign as a David-versus-Goliath struggle against a well-funded global industry.
Why this matters: As AI infrastructure expands rapidly, affected communities often lack the resources or legal standing to challenge powerful tech interests — raising questions about environmental justice and whether individuals bear disproportionate costs of the AI build-out.
Who should care: Lawyers · Privacy officers · Compliance · General readers · AI governance · Policy
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