Why Erin Brockovich is Setting Her Sights on AI Data Centers

About this episode

Erin Brockovich discusses her opposition to AI data centers and the implications for communities.

Erin Brockovich rose to fame after the release of a 2000 Hollywood movie, starring Julia Roberts, which told the story of her real-life fight to bring justice to a small town affected by a utility company’s pollution. Now, she is lending her voice to the growing opposition to AI data centers, which tech companies say are needed to fuel economic growth and national security. But who is the true villain in this story? For more: Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary --- Guest: Elizabeth Martorana & Erin Brockovich, consumer advocate Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo By: Alan Freed/Reuters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: David Rind

Guests: Erin Brockovich, Elizabeth Martorana

Topics covered

• AI data centers
• environmental activism
• consumer advocacy
• economic growth
• national security

Keywords

• Erin Brockovich
• AI data centers
• environmental justice
• Utah protests
• consumer advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CNN Podcasts, Kevin O’Leary

Books & works: Erin Brockovich

Places: Utah

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